BAND OF BROTHERS REACTION PART 2 (DAY OF DAYS)
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- Опубликовано: 4 дек 2021
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Band of Brothers is an acclaimed 10-part television miniseries (first aired in 2001) about World War II, co-produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Much of the action of the mini-series centers on the exploits of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, U.S. 101st Airborne Division and one of its early platoon leaders, Richard Winters. It is based on the book of the same name written by historian and biographer Stephen Ambrose.
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Friday marked the death of the last member of the Band of Brothers, Ed Shames, who was 99. He retired aa a colonel. RIP.
Rest in Peace
just read that article this morning, just shattered. but bittersweet to say they are with each other now, not a single member missing :)
Interesting story about Shames: In 1945 , when Easy Company captured Hitler's private home in the Alps ("The Eagle's Nest"), Shames helped himself to several bottles of cognac that were labelled "for the Fuhrer's personal use". After the war, he used that congnac to toast his eldest son's Bar Mitzvah.
@@gdlmao Thank you for this story! cant think of a better use for that cognac
@@SHSNJROTC Cheers. Admittedly, Hitler was a tee-totaler, so the congac was probably meant for cooking his meals. But Ed still found the best use for it. Mazel tov!
R.I.P. Lt Edward Shames (Dec 3, 2021). He was the final surviving member of Easy Company.
No way.. I had no idea any of them was still alive. And that was just a couple days ago? You'd think it would make the news.
Salute
Rip easy company
Damn dude! I just watched his interview a few months ago! Thanks for the update. Rest In Peace shames!!
Unfortunately, roll call has been completed in heaven. Rest in peace, Lt. Shames, and all the heroes from Easy company and all who served in WW2 and other wars.
Arianna is one of the first reactors I've seen to instantly catch Lt. Thomas Meehan's plane go down in the beginning. There is a monument at the crash site of his plane in Beuzeville au Plain , Normandy, France to this day. It has the names of all the soldiers that perished in the crash that night. There is also a monument of Richard Winters in St. Marie Du Mont for what he did in this episode which was erected by the people of France.
I had the same thought - no other reactors noticed it was Meehan's plane in the moment.
What's strange is that the show did make a point to point out Meehan but for some reason people just missed it, including me. It was only watching the series a second time that I pick it up.
Thinking the same. She instantly knew he was gone for hearing the name
That's a good point picked up on. Curious to know if these monuments you speak of are something you have seen for yourself. We had a trip booked (then ccld by Covid) to Europe in October last year which we included Normandy staying at Bayeux, 5klm inland from Gold beach..........
It's not just that aircraft. There are little and gigantic memorials all over Europe where soldiers died.
You can find plaques everywhere.
The largest monument would be the new Oversteek Bridge in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
The Sunset March that takes place every evening where Dutch veterans walk across the Oversteek Bridge at dusk. (this has grown to include other nations vets as well)
The bridge incorporates 96 street lights - 48 pairs - one for each American soldier who died in the crossing.
Every night at sunset, the lights on the bridge illuminate pair by pair at the pace of a slow march, starting on the south bank of the river and heading north, the same direction the soldiers from the 504th Parachute Infantry Division and the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion frantically paddled in a daring operation to capture Nijmegen's bridges from the Germans and retake the city.
2:00 Meehan was Easy's CO.
6:50 General Taylor, the head of the 101st, supposedly gave unofficial orders to not take any prisoners. Makes cold-hearted sense, as paratroopers are supposed to seize territory and wait for the army regulars to arrive, since they didn't have the umbers to do more than that, but still.
The assault actually took all morning, and Easy Company had to wait for ammunition (10:30) to continue their attack. The German machine guns in a trench on the other end of the field kept shooting all the time, which was why Easy and Dog companies couldn't hold the position and had to withdraw (12:45).
Winters went through college and needed to pay his way through it. He joined the Army as a private, and as an officer, he read every last infantry and combat manual he could get his hands on, so it’s not surprising that he was one of the best prepared combat officers when the time to fight came. Lewis Nixon was from a moneyed family who owned a business, went to Yale and was assigned to regimental S2 (intelligence). The two bonded during training and became best friends for the rest of their lives.
Great reactions!
Nixon's story is sad. The war ruined him, made him an alcoholic, destroyed his marriage and he returned to the US a "hero" without much of a reason to live. Good thing he found a wife that took care of him. He didn't deserve to suffer after what he went through in Europe.
Fun little factoid about the whole "Flash, Thunder" thing.
Those call signs were specifically chosen, because they were difficult for native German speakers to say without an accent. The famous German accent would give you a "Sunder". I believe the one used in the Pacific was lilipusion or something weird like that. Because Japanese people have difficulty with the L sound.
Lillipution, taken from Gulliver's Travels
Nah, not sure. I´m a German native speaker myself and while you´re idea could work with "Thunder", "Flash" is rather easy to pronounce. I bet, once a couple of German soldiers got aware of these call signs, it would have been rather easy for them the lure the Americans calling "Thunder" out of the bushes..
Interestingly, the Flash/Thunder call signs were only for the first day. On D Day +1 they had learned a new set and for D Day +2 another and so on. In Saving Private Ryan and many other productions we see Airborne units using Thunder and Flash many days after D Day even though factually incorrect. Most likely because of the fame of those two words, so they are instantly recognisable.
@@bofoenss8393 oh never knew that
in the japanese language you literally cannot write La Le Li Lo Lu, thus you have to change it to something else, closest is R. this meant L sounds are legitimately gibberish in the language
Imagine being the grandchild of one of the men of Easy Company watching this and suddenly being hit with the realization that your grandpa is a complete badass.
As the grandson of a veteran of the 82nd I can say that's pretty much how I felt.
Not only are you guys the first to realise instantly that it was Meehan's plane that went down, but also to realise that Guarnere was in this mood because of his brother's death at the hands of the Germans. That's something many reactors missed and many of them think he was just being a jerk for pre-empting Winters' command. They just didn't connect the dots so quickly. Well done!
You are the first reactors I've seen who picked up on the fact that Hall, who was killed at Brecourt, was the first soldier who linked up with Winters after he landed, and that he wasnt a member of Easy company, so he wasnt actually one of Winters' men, but Winters really felt deeply about his death......
This was, at the time it was made, the most expensive TV miniseries ever produced, with a budget of around $125 million for the 10 episodes.
Crazy it was realized the Sunday after Sep 11
Worth every penny
Interesting and like "Mas hysteria" says, completely worth it. History in a creative and impactful way
Great reaction. By the end if the series…you’ll know all of the names and real faces by heart and it’ll never leave you.
That's a must.
The jumps they did on D Day were VERY different from any civilian skydiving. They jumped at between 800 to 1200 feet, and, between 120-130 knots.
Partly because so much was going wrong, jumping from lower altitude and much higher speed than they were supposed to jump from. And almost no planes actually being where they were supposed to be at the time their troopers jumped, because between the dark and the Flak they couldn't really navigate very well. And it being the 40s, with compared to today "primitive" aeronautic instruments and jump gear.
The best episodes in this incredible series are episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & episode 11 (the bonus interviews). Those are my favorites.
remember watch the 20th anniversary podcasts on the HBO MAX youtube for each episode with the actors coming back on the shows.
You guys sure are sharp, it’s refreshing to see reactors who can keep up with this series.
Imagine a memory from nearly 70 years ago brining you instantly to tears. Time doesn't always heal.
Some of these characters were still alive when this was released. In fact, some of them are the older men at the beginning of the episodes. In the last episode, they'll put the names with the faces of the real men who speak during the intros.
all the vet's in the begging of every eps. are Org Troopers of E/506th
I always love watching people react to Band of Brothers for the first time. The Pacific is the next show in this style you need to watch. Some of the best writing in television
When he was talking about his chin strap he wasn't talking about getting hit by a bullet or shell. He was talking about the propeller wind blast. The plane was going to fast and the wind blast from the propeller stripped off a lot of their helmets, rifles, backpack, leg bags, etc. right off.
When Malarkey ran out into the field to look for a luger the actor slipped and the way he felll was because of the props going off close to him to simulate gun fire. HBO'S podcast of Band of Brothers and the history/interviews with the actors and creator's is really interesting and adds more background/historical information about Easy CO. Easy CO suffered a high casualty rate throughout the war
Yeah I listened to the podcasts they did, they were really great and it was cool getting to hear some never before told stories of the actors and Easy Company during production. I really wish they would do one for The Pacific too
Easy Company went into that action 12 men strong and 12 medals were awarded. That is an incredibly rare feat that speaks volumes in itself. To the men, the bond and the unit cohesion as a whole.
We had “full-body chills” at the same time. Thank you for sharing. Always great!!!
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The thing to keep in mind about Easy Company's attack on the guns at Brecourt Manor (which I studied as a young army officer back in the 1980s, so I can confirm that last part about how its still taught today) is that Winters only had 12 men when he kicked off the attack, and he was assaulting an entrenched position that contained an estimated 60 enemy soldiers. While reinforcements did come mid-battle (in the form of Lieutenant Ronald Spiers and another seven men, bringing the American force to 19), the American force was still outnumbered 3 to 1.
There were three casualties: Private John D. Halls (the show calls him "John Hall" for some reason), and Sergeant Julius "Rusty" Houk (who was under Lt. Spiers command; he was killed during Spiers' assault on the third gun), as well as Warrant Officer Andrew Hill (the man who was looking for battalion CP and was shot in the head while talking to Donny Walberg). Hill had the misfortune to be separated from his unit. He got lost, had brushed up against the attack by accident, and wasn't even supposed to be there.
Winters was originally nominated for a Medal of Honor because of this attack, but it was downgraded to the next highest award, the Distinguished Service Cross.
There were 3 killed. Casualty means killed wounded and captured. Popeye Wynn was wounded in the butt. He is the soldier that apologized for being hit. And Joe Toye was lightly wounded by the two grenades.
@@davidwoolbright3675 Yes, this is true if you insist on being a pedantic asshole who insists on including nitpicky details that don't change my point whatsoever.
For that matter, let's not forget the German killed and wounded, because they count as casualties too. Got their names?
@@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames woah buddy, calm down. That's not pendantic. That's literally how "casualties" differentiates from KIA.. When a unit had a 25 percent casualty rate that doesn't mean they had 25 percent killed. And he wasn't being an asshole..he was just very plainly stating the truth. He didn't use any condescending words or anything like that. Definitions matter, especially when talking about things as signficant as battles where men suffered both life and limb.
Also, there's almost always a distinction between friendly casualties, friendly KIA and enemy casualties vs enemy KIA.
@@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames Gosh, you really are a grumpy old guy.
The name is wrong because... it was 1999, before the internet, and old men's memories fade... they don't remember everyone's exact name 55 years later...
I really love that you two get the magnitude of this series and the fact that these are real people and real events, not simply storybook invented characters. That’s what made this series so impactful for me. I believe it should be mandatory viewing in high schools across the country.
I’ve been thru BOB a gagillion times, and it always kicks me in the gut - like grown man crying like a small small bebe - lol
Fun fact, I grew up about 1hr 45 from Astoria (Don Malarkey’s hometown) and work in and around both there and Eugene. Scene literally hits home every time I watch.
Simon Peg's character is also on Meehan's plane. It was the HQ element of the company.
A quarter to a third of the 101st, and 82nd airborne were mixed together in miss drops the first night. The men pulled themselves together and formed scratch units to complete their objectives. You not only had people from different battalions together but both divisions working together. There were two 82nd guys with Winters, and Lipton when they found the dead trooper in the tree. It took a day or two but every one got were they were supposed to be. However that first night, the 101st, and 82nd completed their objectives. Even with a hand full of men. Keep in mind every one knew what they were supposed to do.
The manor assault took better part of the day. Winters systematically attacked the guns. There is a video that uses the after action reports to create an animated play by play of the combat.
The distinguished service cross is the second highest military decoration (behind the medal of honor), awarded to Lt. Richard Winters for displaying extraordinary heroism.
R.i.p to a true hero.
As an Army veteran, I take great enjoyment from the commentary from the Diegesis hosts. I assume Arianna has no military experience, but her analysis of the battle scenes displays a remarkable intuitive understanding of what she is viewing. It is very rare to find people who had not served to have such insight into what these men went through in combat.
This viewer will certainly tune in to view your reactions to the rest of this important and wonderful series. Thank you for allowing me to experience 'Band of Brothers' once more with you.
The timing of this video is heartbreaking - Edward Shames, the last living officer of the "Band of Brothers" died yesterday, Sunday Dec 5 at the age of 99. if you search his name and Military Times, you'll find this incredible snippet, which apparently ran in his obituary: "“When Germany surrendered, Ed and his men of Easy Company entered Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest where Ed managed to acquire a few bottles of cognac, a label indicating they were ‘for the Fuhrer’s use only.’ Later, he would use the cognac to toast his oldest son’s Bar Mitzvah,” the obituary said."
hahaha love that. RIP Edward Shames
My great uncle, Dick Winters, did indeed find a quiet piece of land outside of Hershey, PA. My earliest memory in life is standing on the driveway at the farm with him
Great reactions to the best series I have ever watched. I have seen BOB so many times, but it’s great seeing it again through your eyes as you learn the soldiers and what they went through.
You are in for an amazing ride.
The pilots were ordered to fly at a set altuitude, speed and not to dodge enemy AA, so when they jump they don't crash into each other.
But all the pilots were new they paniced at the sight of the AA.
I don't blame them, that shit was intence.
The reason for the lower speed was so that the lines that tied their gear to their legs wouldnt snap, but at the higher speed, it snapped the lines so many just had to make due with whatever they found.
The call and response of “flash” and “thunder” were used to identify friendlies because even if the Germans heard the passwords, their accent would give them away.
They also used “Hershey” and “apple” on a different occasion.
There are Don Malarkey interviews on RUclips. You might watch them. Don Malarkey was a great soldier and a standup dude. He was thoughtful and sensitive and I think the actor that portrays him here does a fine job bringing that out. Don Malarkey is (by far) my favorite historical person and I only regret I never had the chance to shake his hand. May the memory of him live on.
It's nice to what a reaction from intelligent people who understand what is happening and what these mean did and how heroic they truly were. I have been watching Band of Brothers ever veterans days since it came out and it's great to see you two watching it for the first time.
Lt. Winters should of got the Medal of Honor for his actions on D-Day but he didn't get it, because they was a rule that only one man can get one per Battalion. so they dropped his MoH to a DSC (Distinguished Service Cross) which was very unfair.
He deserved the MoH but him being him, he didn't make a big deal out of it. when many people wanted him to get one. That shows you how modest he was.
this show honors him and his men like the finest medal ever to be invented by mankind
Watched Band of Brothers when it premiered and countless time afterwards. Seen a lot of reactions to it too, but Arianna’s reactions have been my favorite so far!
Some survivors of the drop said that because some guys were dropped so low. their parachutes couldnt a open, and then they fell the bodies hitting the ground sounded like fresh pumpkins being smashed in the streets. And the German 88s were one of the most feared weapons it was said that the velocity was so high that G.Is knew it was an 88 becasue the sound went zzzipp BANG the shell arriving before the sound.
(All this info I got from Ken Burns “The War” HIGHLY RECOMMEND)
horrible... my god
Really enjoying watching these reactions of yours, though you've been watching a lot of films lately that are pretty heavy. One of the things about the drop was that the pilots weren't ready for the amount of anti-air fire they came under. They panicked and flew too fast and too low out of terror, which led to a lot of the paratroopers missing their drop-zones and scattering. The drop's success was due to the fact that the Germans just didn't know it was happening until the planes appeared. They were caught completely flat-footed. Great video. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on the rest of the series.
I had the honor of knowing a gentleman who
was a member of the 101st Airborne. He jumped into Normandy on D-Day and told about tracer rounds zipping under and between his legs as he floated to the ground.
The taking of the guns was so important because those artillery pieces were shelling the beaches as the landing force arrived. This was undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of the invasion
I see someone mentioned RIP Colonel Shames who was the last living a member of the band of Brothers who died this weekend.
I'm actually envious that you get to watch this mini-series for the first time. It's my absolute favorite thing that has ever been filmed.
Apparently, Meehan’s plane burned for days and left such damage that the grass has never regrown. The actor who played Meehan says he went to the site a few years ago and met people whose job it is to retrieve any items from crash sites to try and send back to families of the dead. They found a ring at that site which had the initials TM engraved on it. They contacted the family of Meehan to try and return it to them but they said it should be gifted to a museum in Normandy where it is on display with a few other items collected at that site. There is a great podcast with many of the actors on a channel called History Hacks and it is full of great stories and insights about Easy Company.
My Father was 18 years old in the Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor December 7th, 1941! His brother...my Uncle...Pvt. Jack Philipow was killed September 16th. 1944 as he was in a tank division called "Hell on Wheels"...killed 50 miles from going into Germany in a town called Sitard-Geleen in Holland! I am so very proud of my Dad and Uncle for their service as all the soldiers that served in WW2 and now....to bring the world
to freedom from Japan and Nazi Germany!
The Greatest Generation to ever walk this earth!
Winters actually scouted Brecourt Manor before the attack. That was very risky, but gave him the intelligence to do the job.
A game you can play in the beginning of each episode, if you want, is the try and match the real person interviews with the names you start learning
88's as they called the artillery they destroyed are the same guns that the Tigers had, the German tank that nearly killed all the Sherman tanks in Fury.
88s were actually anti-aircraft guns that turned out to be great for use against armor due to the high velocity. It is kind of a thing in WW2 that if you weren't sure what it was most soldiers would default to the 'famous' thing. All tanks were Tigers until otherwise confirmed, and all artillery was 88s likewise.
It's even mentioned by Winters in the conclusion of the episode that they were actually 105mm, which makes more sense for indirect fire than 88s.
I would like for Arianna to do Platoon. Her personality is just right for that movie.
I can't believe this is your first time watching this series. You guys notice so much detail! Thanking for taking the time to watch this series and upload your reactions.
You will actually meet Ed Shames in a later episode. Love your reactions definitely the most informed when it comes to military matters. The biggest thing that sets BoB apart from other war movies they don't have to tell the whole story in 2 to 3 hours. Let's you really get to know more about the members of the unit.
That and the fact that the book 'Band Of Brothers is a history book (not a fictional Hollywood story) written by Steven Ambrose one of the preeminent WW2 historians of his time and many of the surviving members of E Company were consulted throughout the filming as well as decorated Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, Captain Dale Dye who played Colonel Sink and also trained the rest of the actors putting them all through a mini boot camp to condition the actors and to get them to think and act like a military unit.
The last member of Easy Company , Lt. Edward Shames, died on December 3. R.I.P. Lt Shames and all members of Easy Company.
My uncle flew a C-47 on D-day, he said the troopers had the choice of having the door off, or if they wanted to smoke they had to leave the door on (light discipline). He made several flights over Normandy after the first drop. He said that the reasons for why the paratroopers were so spread out is first; the weather, the invasion was launched in between two storms and were almost canceled. Another problem was, that not all the pathfinder units landed in the right place, because of the weather, or their landing zone markers were obscured by clouds, broken or were lost during the jump, or the troopers were captured or killed. Some pilots, instead of flying back to England with the troops after missing the drop zone, circled back around the Cotentin peninsula and dropped the troopers where the drop zone should be or if they saw the pathfinder markers. My uncle said that a few inexperienced pilots broke formation but most of them, like my uncle had flown bombers before and had the discipline to stay in formation.
The lead C-47 in the D-Day invasion, W-7 affectionately known as Whisky 7 is housed at the Geneseo Airport. Every year the hold the Greatest Show on Turf. All warbird Airshow. About an hour south of where I live. On the 70th anniversary of D-Day flew back to England and participated in a flyover of Normandy. The flight included a soldier who actually jumped out of W7 on that day. He tandem jumped out. When he hit the ground he was asked how was it? Great no one was shooting at me!
Interesting fact, out of over 2000 c-47s used on D-Day, only 28 were lost on the morning drop of D-Day. An additional 14 were lost in the next two days running supply drops. While each one was a tragedy, it wasn’t the “c-47s dropping like flies” bananza that media often portrays it. Also for a fair number of those lost, the crew survived, meaning either they bailed or the plane limped back to an airfield and was a write off. “Lost” doesn’t always mean “didn’t return.”
Ariana I think you're very brilliant as a reactor to this, unlike all the other clueless reactors your age.
1:06 "I can't believe they just left the doors open"
They did that with the C-47's so that the airborne could get out of the plane faster.
Literally the best series I've ever seen. The Pacific and John Adams were also well done and worth watching.
I'd add Chernobyl to that list.
During the ambush portrayed here Guarnere didn't have a weapon either, during this ambush he took 2 P-38 Pistols off some dead Germans then he used those in a 2nd ambush later that morning then he picked up the Thompson SMG later. also during his time in Normandy he earned the nickname "Wild Bill" as he killed every German soldier for revenge of his brother. Also the Leg bag was a British Airborne item that was given to the U.S. Airborne right before the jump so many Troopers had know idea how to use it as they never really jumped with it before. so many Troopers stuffed alot of gear into them. Also in Normandy they put up a monument in the spot where LT. Mehan's C47 crashed with the name of all the Troopers who died in that crash
Your not alone Arianna. I've watched all these episodes every year around June 6 and it took me many times watching to figure out names with faces.
I met Lt. Col. David Hamilton who was a C-47 pilot who dropped the paratroopers on D-Day. They were so flying so low that they actually narrowly missed the Church steeple at St. Mere Eglise. In the photo he gave me, most of the paratroopers in his plane did not survive.
The ambush of the German horse carriage at the beginning was actually against a truck or half track carrying equipment. Th horse ambush was written that way to show the audience, who eventually becomes numb to seeing the killing of people, that millions of animals were also killed during WW2 as well.
In real life the map that Winters found of gun German positions was given to Nix, rushed down to the beaches of Normandy. The very first two tanks that made it ashore were assigned to easy company. That's one of the tanks that Nix was on that picked up Winters.
Im a retired soldier and enjoyed your reaction. You made some awesome observations for somebody that is not military
So proud to say, i share the same place of residence as Winters. Beautiful Lancaster County PA.
The actor that was in Lost Boys is James Madio. He plays Frank Perconte (Perco). He is one of my favorites. He doesn’t get screen time like some of the others, but he does a great job.
The doors were removed from air-drop C-47's to reduce weight/drag, and get more men/equipment inside, plus the door was designed to open half forward half back on most cargo variants, so there's no way you'd be able to open it for a jump at 120+ knots without tearing off the back half or possibly pulling the person opening it out of the plane
This is the greatest group of men to walk this earth #RipEasyCompany
I love your reactions of the series it’s by far the best, also the pacific is way good as well (produced by Tom Hanks) keep it going! Can’t wait for it all🤘
The one thing you would want during that drop, was a buddy and your rifle. Having neither must've like being in those woods Naked.
I love the reaction to what Spiers does knowing what is to come with him. what people dont realise is the orders were very specific - Take No Prisoners - they had neither the resources nor the support to deal with them and the order was very clear.
Arianna - is a gem for us to react to. On the other hand - I'd hate to be on the wrong end of her wrath.
The paratrooper mission was the first in history and during it a biggest squadron of planes flew over Normandy during D-Day and most of the planes were shot out of the sky(most of the paratroopers dead either still in their planes, during their descent, by gun fire or falling to their death or they got lost due to most of them landing in the wrong area).
Also Saving Private Ryan and Fury took place during D-Day invasion as well, but one was on the beachfront(SPR) and the push to Berlin Germany(Fury).
After "Spears shooting people". If you look in the background, you will see the guy with the Mohawk. He is also in Saving Private Ryan and Saints and Soilders, Airborne Creed
You should watch "The Pacific" too. Its made by the same people but its about the Marines fighting the Japanese. Its also alot easier to follow who's who cuz it focuses on like 3 main guys and just their friends and that
Keep em coming love the reaction and honor you show these men. Good to see young people watch this history.
BOB is so much more historically accurate compared to other WW2 flixs. I guess they could take more time in a mini series compared to a 2 hour movie.
So the whole "prop blast" I believe means the opening shock of the propeller from the actual plane when you first jump out the door.
Love this series and this reaction so far! We make watching this series a holiday tradition in our household. In the end of the video when you reference soldiers that you do know you say the name Conway. I believe you’re referring to Lt. Buck Compton. He would’ve been the man who had a grenade knocked out of his hand during the battle at Brecourt. I’m excited for you both to get to know more of these men!
The German army relied heavily on horses. When they had invaded the Soviet Union earlier in the war during operation Barbarossa, they had 650K horses, 275k were killed/died by the end of the first russian winter. In contrast, by the end of the war, the US had sent approximately 400K trucks (e.g. 200K Studebaker 2-1/2-ton 6x6 trucks) and jeeps to the Soviets.
Ariana...keep watching and reading and learning because of not for these men and women just 70+ years ago...we woukd not be here!!!! I respect you for not turning away and learning! Your a good young woman, be Proud for what Americans did and would still do!
A couple of notes about the horses...pretty much every nation used horses in World War 2 to one degree or another, even the US. Though mostly as a pack animal and for drawing carts, wagons and artillery, even the US used horses in combat in the Philippines. In particular, the German Army was heavily dependent on horses and other pack animals, and used around 2,750,000 of them during the war. Germany was in a very bad oil shortage for the entire war, and the use of horses actually increased as fuel supplies grew even tighter later on...the German Army brought as many horses as vehicles to the invasion of the USSR. 🖖✌
A very good reaction. Glad I found y'all. This is an excellent series and you will learn so much. Your viewers will give you lots of inside scoop as you are sure to have noticed by now. Glad to be along for your journey.
I enjoyed your reactions you two, little info about the parachutes….my older brother was in the 82nd..he said those parachutes in WWII were different from the parachutes used today…..parachutes today have a deployment bag…to absorb the shock of the parachutes opening..he said during WWII the parachutes didn’t have a deployment bag…which would absorb the shock from the parachute opening…and when it opened it knocked the wind out of the paratrooper, that’s why most of the paratroopers lost equipment
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12:02 I had to laugh when they said "who is that is that speirs" and Chad replied to them as though it was Arianna who asked.
Little note, on d-day the men were under orders not to take any prisoners during the initial invasion, that’s what that scene is representing when you see LT. Spears supposedly kill those POWs. If you noticed how chaotic the battalion CP is and how there’s a lack of men, that was the exact reason no prisoners were taken. They didn’t have the resources or men to deal with them.
Hey, this reaction is the first time I've seen a reactor catch that it was Meehan's plane that went down. I'm legit impressed!
You guys are actually one of the very first people i actually enjoy to watch reacting to stuff. Looking forward to the next episodes :)
Winters was actually put in for the medal of honor for his attack on
brecourt manor
Enjoyed your reaction and looking forward to the remaining episodes. BoB is a masterpiece in my opinion. And as to your comment about horses, the German army used about 2.75 million horses in WWII to haul about 80% of their supplies. The German army was not as mechanized as is generally believed.
Enjoying your reaction! This mini series contains a ton of details that are important to the story. It’ll give your brain a workout!
I think it was the beginning of the first Medal of Honor game where you dropped into Normandy, then had to take out the field guns. It was almost an exact duplicate of this episode. I remember the first time parachuting through the sky with all the AA and machine gun tracers flanking me on the way down. Then the field gun mission. One of the few times playing an FPS game where my adrenalin was maxed out. You could almost imagine what it felt like to really be there.
My new favourite RUclips series to watch. Can't wait for the rest of the reaction videos. 😊👍
Glad you go right into the reaction.
None of that "What's good, ya'll!" crap that goes on for 10 minutes.
There were American Italians, Jews, Irish, Polish, Puerto Rican, Scottish, and German
but they were All Brothers and All American!
GOD Bless every one of them!
Imagine if Germany, Japan and Italy won the war....just imagine!
By far this miniseries is the, THE best I've seen so far. Someone noted "None detests going to war than the Soldiers themselves."
How truer can this be when Major Winters made the choice to find a plot of land and to live in peace after the war.
The actor that played Hall later played in the Sherlock series.
Because a lot of people don't know: The Distinguished Service Cross isn't given out lightly. It is one step below a Medal of Honor.
That attack is extremely famous in military history, hence the amount of time dedicated to it
It was cool that they included the German soldier that was an American. People don't realize that the Nazi's sold out a rally at MSG in 1939. They had rallies all over the country.
After this 10 part series, you should watch “The Pacific” which is another 10 part series. Instead of The Army in the European front, it is about The United States Marines in the Pacific Theater.
The Attack on the 88's AKA the Attack On Breicourt Manor, Led by Dick Winters, Is still taught to soldiers today as a textbook example of how to attack a position like that.
Fun fact: winters has a statue of himself in Normandy (it was originally just for him but he asked for it to be a tribute to all junior officers during DDAY)
Not as fun fact: the farmers son who owned the farm that had the guns son was shot by one of winters (if not winters himself I forget) shot him whilst they retreated the kid survived and was either the one or his son actually requested for winters fo get his statue