❤BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY❤ ISAIAH 40:3-5 NIV A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. 5 And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
I've posted this before.....I am a flight attendant and I had the honor of having Shifty Powers and his wife on my flight about 2 years after the series premiered. I completely "fan-girled" over him. He was so shy and humble. I'm sure I embarrassed him. In my 37-year career, it still stands out as the best day I've had at work.
Yeah, that would make my day as well. My grandfather was a Spiers type and also retired Lt. Col. so every time I met someone from that generation it felt like I was meeting with family. I befriended some Pearl Harbor survivors over the years and one of them who also grew up in NJ like myself paid me and my family a visit once when we were over at a friend's house. He was so humble and gracious but we all had difficulty speaking because it just felt like we were in the presence of someone very special.
Band of Brothers is the best television series ever made, hands down. Not just miniseries, TV series. It should be required viewing in schools so that kids grow up understanding what war really is and that it is NEVER to be taken lightly.
I didn't see anybody else mention it... But agreed, a must watch postscript to the show. As dramatic as the show itself is, there is another element when you hear the actual guys talking about the experiences. This whole show is a historical document for the ages. ✌️
13:45 It was actually much worse than depicted onscreen. The replacement who was drunk not only killed German officers, but some British allied officers too. When Easy found him and apprehended him, they caught him trying to rape an Austrian girl. The decision not to kill him was definitely a very tense one. Not shown in the episode was when Colonel Sink arrived to question Speirs about what happened. He and Speirs spoke privately and then when Sink left, everyone asked what had happened. Speirs explained that he told Sink everything and after thinking about it, Sink nodded, walked out and simply said, "I would have shot him..." Sink acknowledged that Speirs had made the right decision even though it pissed off all of them. There was a lot of rage and anger that night... but every man was tired of the killing.
Speirs proved he was one of the best officers in the military (maybe one of the best ever) by not shooting that dude. The amount of self control it would have taken to not pull that strigger is immeasurable.
@@SliderFury1 It probably would have been better if he had shot him, as for some reason he only served a very short prison sentence and got let out so basically got away with murdering 3 people and the attempted murder of Chuck Grant. He then spent the rest of his life being a total criminal scumbag. Dude did finally get his karma though as he got flattened by a truck in 1987.
a bit late but to add on to this, that same guy also ended up committing crimes after he got out of prison. A history professor did a breakdown of every episode of BoB and I remember him mentioning this.
True story about Sink confronting Speirs, although I am not sure it was so positive. Speirs basically says he got reamed out for not shooting him and that the meeting was “rough”. Tough to say what actually happened, since nobody else was in the room. But given that Sink tracked Speirs down in his bedroom leads me to believe it wasn’t particularly nice in there. The older Speirs said he didn’t remember exactly why he didn’t shoot him, but that he never had a problem with summary action. He suspects he must have had some doubt, but isn’t exactly sure why he didn’t.
Since it seems to be asked in a lot of reaction videos here is the breakdown of the points system that was in use during WWII. -> 1 month of military service: 1 point each -> 1 month of military service overseas: (in addition to total time in service) 1 point each -> Combat awards: Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star, Air Medal Purple Heart or campaign participation credit: 5 points each -> Having a dependent child under the age of 18: 12 points each Also, Grant did survive but had lifelong issues related to his injury, most notably with his speech and some paralysis. He owned a tobacco shop until his death in the mid 80's. The last surviving member of easy company (Bradford Freeman) died last year (2022). He jumped with the company on D-Day and fought in all the major battles the company took part of until the wars completion.
The Pacific is mainly Marines. The main battles were Island hopping and the Marines were the lead force for that. The army, sometimes, came behind as an occupying force. Actually, the Marines and Navy were the only ones I saw during "Pacific". It does however give you a much deeper look into the personalities of the main guys they follow. It is worth watching and it is very good in a really dark way. I'm glad you reacted to B.O.B. Good job, thanks.
Mainly the Marines? Not correct. There were far more Army divisions and corps than the Marines. While the Marines were "island-hopping" across the Central Pacific, the Army was advancing across the Southwest Pacific. They, too, had their share of islands, including the larger ones of Papua New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon and scores of smaller ones in the Philippine Archipelago, Dutch East Indies, etc.. The Battle of Manila was particularly ferocious. Read about the New Guinea campaign and then the Philippine landings. My father was an infantry company commander in the 6th Infantry Division, wounded twice. I started off working on a oral history of his experiences, which then led me to wider study of the Pacific campaigns. The U.S. Army historical series of WWII, particularly the volumes of the Southwest Pacific would be an excellent start for serious in-depth study. Most people have no idea, for example that Army Boat and Shore Regiments provided many of the Higgins boat landing craft. Another comment is that, for Okinawa, Army divisions participated with the Marine divisions. Further, the Army actually conducted more amphib landings that the USMC. Spent a couple years of studying the Pacific War at the Army Command and General Staff College and later at the Army War College. Let me say, both my dad (28 years in the Army) and I (26 years in the Army) have had the utmost, total respect for the USMC. Please don't misinterpret my comments as denigrating the USMC or starting an "intramural firefight." Many very close friends in those units. In fact, my dad attended the USMC Amphib Warfare at Quantico in 1954. I asked why the public thinks the Pacific was mostly USMC, when factually the Army was vastly larger in numbers of infantry divisions and days of continuous combat. He smiled (as we were watching that great USMC movie, The Sands of Iwo Jima starring John Wayne) and said, "Well that is because those wonderful Marines have always had a lot better Public Relations units than the Army!! Best wishes, and I hope this is helpful.
@@4325air The Pacific miniseries mainly follows the Marines. I think that is what OP was trying to say. Yes, Army had a huge role as well, as did Navy (and US Army Air Forces (I am retired USAF myself, was stationed on Okinawa so I get it. Almost got to meet Gene Sledge, but that is another story)).
@@4325air I was talking about the miniseries Pacific. It dealt mainly with Marines and Navy personnel. I know the Army played a big roll in the Pacific Theatre but it was not spotlighted in the miniseries. I appreciate the history. I will admit I have studied the European theatre more than the Pacific. I was simply trying to tell her what to expect in the most circumspect way I could.
It's a testament to Damian Lewis's acting abilities that he was so able to portray the real life figure of Major Dick Winters. As soon as the names were revealed, I just thought "Yep, that's Winters." It's incredible to see that old man, even as frail and soft-spoken as he was, still had that commanding presence that earned him the respect and loyalty of his brothers in Easy Co. What a privilege it is to know that men like him existed in our lifetime.
I only watched the first episode, and found it unwatchable. To me, they didn't establish an emotional connection to the Marines the way they did with Easy Company in Curahee. And the battle scenes at the end were so dark, I couldn't even tell who was who. Maybe I'll give it another try at some point, but it was such a departure (for me) from how amazing Band Of Brothers is, that it was a major disappointment.
Yes, there were men who fought both World Wars in almost every European countries (including colonies), and some in the US too. There were some who even served on several sides. In France, we had WW1 veterans who became the backbone of the Resistance in their 40s. And there were Alsacian men who were enrolled in the German army in WWI and in the French army in WWII.
This really is the most satisfying ending to a series I've ever seen. Most people watch the documentary "We Stand Alone Together," it's sort of like the 11th episode of Band of Brothers.
I have seen so many reactions do this show and yours has been one of the most honest and open. THIS IS THE BEST SHOW EVER. Winter’s quoting the “grandpa were you a hero” BRINGS ME TO TEARS ALWAYS. Awesome reaction and I’m going to dig into your channel and look forward to future reactions!!
I live down the street from Malarkey's family actually which is my personal fun fact relating to this series. Being neighborhood neighbors always fascinated me when I saw this series and I got into reading books about this part of history. All the way back to Episode 2 when Malarkey encountered the german soldier from Oregon always gets me because it excites me whenever Oregon gets a bit of a shoutout now and then on television. Everyday I go to work, there's lots of us that drive by, salute, or give thanks to Malarkey's family. He did serve in a company of heroes and the world tries and does continue to remember them over time.
WHAT HAPENED TO SGT. CHARLES E. GRANT? Grant took part in the Battle of Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. On September 19, 1944, in Holland, he was wounded while helping to destroy an 88mm gun. In Austria, Grant was named 2nd platoon Staff Sergeant. In July 1945, while driving a jeep with two members of 2nd platoon, Grant came across several dead soldiers: two Germans, a British major, and the major's driver. A drunken replacement from "I" Company (Private Floyd W. Craver) had shot them, and Sergeant Grant was shot in the head when he confronted the man and attempted to disarm him. Grant survived because of the quick actions of Captain Ronald Spiers and Jack Foley, who rushed him to an aid station. The medic there told them that Grant would not survive. However, Speirs, not willing to lose Grant, loaded him on a jeep and drove to Saalfelden, where he found a German brain surgeon who was able to operate and save Grant's life. The drunken private, Floyd Craver was sentenced to life in prison following a trial in Sept 1945. He was released shortly after being sentenced. Grant slowly recovered from the bullet wound to the head, occasionally had some speech problems and his left arm was partially paralyzed. He lived in San Francisco, and owned a small tobacconist. He attended several Easy Company meetings and became a representative of the 506th Battalion in the Airborne 101 association. Chuck Grant died in 1984.
If you want to see all the interviews, there is a standalone documentary, "We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company". I recommend watching it even if not for your channel.
Also watch Ron Livingston's (Nixon's) video diary from the actor's "bootcamp" that was used to train them to act like soldiers. It's a neat insight into the production, and some parts of it are a lot of fun.
Is that what it is, the interview portions that were cut? I'm afraid to watch it because BoB is such a perfect story, I don't want to change it in my mind. If it's just the original interviews, I might.
@@Baelzar It's not interview portions that were cut, just stuff they simply could not fit in the show for time constraints. You get to hear about the lives of the men and the scenarios depicted in the series straight from the people that experienced it. It is quite a compelling watch.
I definitely recommend watching The Pacific next. It's even grittier than Band of Brothers. The fighting in the Pacific was much more brutal than what took place in Europe and North Africa. The soldiers and Marines that fought in the Pacific not only had to worry about the Japanese army, but also the islands/environment as well were also dangerous.
Stephen Ambrose deserves credit as well for bringing these men together to tell their story. Sadly he passed as well in 2002, being outlived by many of these men featured. Dick Winters passed in 2011. The last survivor of Band of Brothers passed in 2022.
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I watch the series once a year, and no matter how many times I've seen it, or who I watch reacting to it for the first time, Winter's saying to his grandson that no grandpa wasn't a hero, but he served in a company of them makes me 😢 like a baby.
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Best television I have ever seen in my life. I always thought it's interesting at the end how when Winters told the men the war was really over, there was no cheering or whooping or celebrating. They just took it in for a minute and went back to their baseball.
Been watching this series since it came out in 2001, and annual rewatches ever since. What a journey. What a story. A different generation of true heroes.
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Amazing reaction! Thank you for doing this. It's a very moving tribute to those men (and women) who were willing to lay down their lives for the preservation of this nation. Well done!
Possibly the best miniseries ever made. It does such a great job of portraying everything that happened in Europe during WW2. Plus you get so attached to these guys that you can't help but feel emotional when they show them for real. It's just fantastic.
The points system was used to determine when a soldier could be discharged and go home. You needed a total of 85 points. You got one point for each month in service in the Army; one additional point for each month in service overseas; five points for each campaign; five points for a medal for merit or valor (like a bronze or silver star); five points for a purple heart (which was awarded for being wounded in action), and twelve points for each dependent child.
If anyone was wondering how the point system worked. It's like when you accumulate vacation or PTO at certain careers and jobs. I think... (I need to go back to my notes because I was curious) that every month of active service in the military was like one point. And one more point was added on if it was one month done overseas. The following may not be accurate, keep in mind, it's just a short calculation to avoid boring anyone and I have to double check how it worked. So if we go back to 1942 when Easy was first trained. They did two years/24 months. Most of them would have 24 points at this point. And when they deployed into Normandy, every month after should be an additional two points. They dropped into Europe in June of 1944 and here, it's almost a year later. Episode 10 is the end of the war for Easy which was May of 1945. 11 months later which adds 22 points for some of them. If you were wounded or earned medals in combat, each medal would grant you an extra 5 points or more each. Therefore, the scene when they purposefully only had Shifty's name in the "raffle" was because at the time, he had the lowest number of points I believe. And they all wanted to send him home. The fact they needed 85 points definitely was super challenging for anyone not wounded or didn't earn medals.
You have to react to Pacific. Band of brothers was WW2 in Europe. And Pacific is in pacific (japanese islands). War ended firstly in Europe and some months later in Pacific as well.
One detail that often is overlooked in this episode is when they do the lottery, the helmet they draw the name from only contains one piece of paper, the officers arranged it to ensure it was Shifty who was gonna be sent home, since he had been there from the start but was lacking the points because he had never suffered any wounds.
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I enjoyed your reactions to this wonderful series. My family and I had the pleasure of getting to know the last member of Easy Company, Bradford Freeman or Mr. Brad as we called him. His little farm house in Caledonia, Mississippi was FULL of artifacts and memorabilia from the war and being with the production team. He passed away this past summer. He had a very close relationship with Captain Winters. Now, onward to The Pacific.
The last surviving member of the WW2 complement of Easy Company was Bradford C. Freeman (born 1924), who was a mortarman (I believe) and who attained the rank of Private, First Class. He died on July 3, 2022, at the age of 97. And with that, the entire WW2 complement of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, has passed into history. Gentlemen, and all the other soldiers you represented - thank you. Thank you for your service. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Currahee!
This series was amazing and very emotional , we become connected with the men and all the trauma and glory they went through. God bless all the young men who served died and lived and the few who are still living today. My mother had 2 uncles that served during WW2 and both became Prisoners of War , one of them was a ball turret gunner on a B17 Bomber which crash landed in a French countryside on March 24th 1944 as they went into Germany and dropped their bombs , but could not make it back to England , he was captured and spent 16 months in a POW camp , her other uncle was in Infantry and was captured Oct 22nd 1944 and he ended up spending the last 7 months in a POW camp. The thing is when listening to how some of the men had a hard time adjusting back into civilian life , that is very true and that is what happened to my mothers uncles , in order to cope with what they experienced they became addicted to Alcohol and Pills and life was tough. Such an amazing well made series God Bless our soldiers
Thank you for your genuine reaction and the human emotions of love, compassion, Honor, commitment, and duty! God Bless America and all those like you who have American Hearts!
Loved your reaction to this show. Your honest reaction is appreciated and resonates. Despite having been through tough times, or perhaps because of it, this show, and in particular the ending, always makes me cry, even when I try not to.
Love love love this girl and her reactions. She is so smart and gets the various layers of the story that old veterans miss. I expect old veterans like me to understand this series and "get" it but tears run down my face as I see her understand the story the film is trying to show. Well done!
My favorite episode of the series. I especially love the end, when you find out what happened to the men from Easy after the war. And the part with the German general speaking to the men he led spoke to me as well. What he was saying perfectly described the men of Easy Company and what they went through. You should check out the book Band Of Brothers this series is based on. There have also been a few books written about Richard Winters; he even co-wrote one of them himself, a few years before he passed away. As a Veteran and a person, Richard Winters is someone I would love to have met. Some of the other men from Easy wrote books as well. Compton, Malarkey, Shifty. Guarnere and Heffron wrote a book together.
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The saddest thing about this is that pretty much every WWII veteran is gone now. We can only hope that younger generations will see this and appreciate their sacrifice.
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Great series, well done. Now on to the Pacific. I had an uncle that was a Navy Hospital Corpsman attached to the 1st. Bn. 4th Marine Regt (1/4). for several landings during the Pacific Campaign. He was instrumental in my becoming a Marine. I later would serve with "Delta Company" 1/4 and had the honor and privilege of being trained by some of those Marines who served in the Pacific in WW-2 and Korea when I first went into the Marine Corps in 1964. Since moving to Arizona in the early 2000's I also got to meet two of the Navajo Code Talkers before they passed away. Semper FI! Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 Bronze Star, Purple Heart
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My goodness Cal, you are the cure for any gloomy day. I enjoyed every moment with you on your journey through B.O.B. The Pacific is just as gripping, and can't wait to jump on that train with you. THANK YOU!!
"The Pacific" was made about 10 years after "Band of Brothers". It is made by the same people and the two series are connected, but you will not see the same actors as it was filmed so much later. However, the timeframe of The Pacific and of BoB is the same timeframe. It's happening simultaneously.
Best reaction to Band of Brothers I've seen on RUclips Centane was a great reaction but yours was for sure the best How you got attached to the characters The way you connected with the story of these men was beautiful. Real, authentic... It's beautiful to see this These men did a lot for us and the best thing we can do is remember their story I had watched it alone before, but it was wonderful to watch it together with you You are so cute❤ Greetings from Brazil
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Best reaction to this series. You really showed just how emotional and immersive this series is, I’m so glad you watched it and shared your thoughts and feelings with us.
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General George Patton died in a car crash in Europe right after the war ended just like Tom Hardy's character in this episode. He was probably the most famous general in WW2 in Europe.
My mother grew up with a boy who got through WWII and Korea, was in the same landing craft at Normandy with her brother, saw him killed and, later, was able to reassure them that her brother wouldn't have known what hit him. (My uncle was shot in the head) After Korea he was sent back to California and was riding on the back of a jeep on base. The driver was going around a corner too quickly, swerved to avoid hitting a dog, killing my mother's friend in the process.
Loved your bright and empathetic reaction to this beloved mini- series. Glad you mentioned you're reacting to "We Stand Alone Together ", it's the perfect epilog to "Band of Brothers".
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That was a fun ride. I thoroughly enjoyed watching BoB with you. You're reactions were genuine, thank you for the time and effort and dedication to this beautiful series. Looking forward to your next choice, have a good one.
Man episode 10 hits so hard. I start crying when the German officer is giving his speech, and by the time Winters tells us the story of his grandson’s question, I’m downright dehydrated. Even just being with these characters for some hours, you feel deeply bonded with them. I cannot imagine how much the real men must love each other.
Band of Brothers para mim, é a melhor série que já vi, cada episódio q via, eu ficava o dia pensando e refletindo, é uma série que edifica!!! top 1 no meu coração
It's not over. Remember and honor them and all soldiers. It never seems to be never over. "Only the dead have seen the end of war" Plato? Who knows who said it but it rings true.
My father join the army air corps several years before World War II. He was stationed in Europe and was there for almost 3 years. He was also in the Korean War and Vietnam war. He also served this country for over 35 years. I’m so glad that you enjoyed band of Brothers. You should try the Pacific also it is a great series also.
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I am so glad you took this journey. It changes you and to know that this all happened in real life. It just blows you away. You are a very old kind soul. Keep true to yourself.
i look at these eyes of these men and just try to imagine what they have seen and been through. and think about all the other soldiers that have similar stories that were never told. makes me tear up
When I was in LA walking around I went past the Court House. They have plaques outside commemorating key figures, and I saw the one for Lynn “Buck” Compton, he was Chief Deputy DA and later an Appeals Court Judge
Ordinary Heroes...The men who fought to free the world...became postal workers, handyman, construction, executives, teachers, ect. And built by hand & personal dignity the country we know or knew growing up.
I’ve been following all of your videos for BoB right as you release them! You have a great personality and I loved watching the show with you and seeing how much you loved it!
Point, CB, Hitler didn't die in the Kehlsteinhaus, (Eagles nest). He died in Berlin of suicide, where after his staff burned his wife and his bodies which were discovered by the Russians. Like any historical event, there's still some controversy today over whether Hitler really died or escaped to Argentina.
The men who served in the world wars are legends to me. Especially the paratroopers as they were behind enemy lines often. They and the men on the beaches of D-Day are just the definition of hard-core
Now on to the Pacific. It follows the Marines through the Pacific war. It's much grittier than Band of Brothers because Marines are rougher than Army, and the war against the Japanese was literally hell compared to Europe.
I love this series so much. It always hits me so hard even though I can say the lines almost perfectly in sync. The Pacific is a great series... I just never got attached the same way as I did to Easy.
This journey with you was so fun it was so fun seeing a younger view on this story and seeing how hard this last episode hit you was truly beautiful. The last line always gets me it's such a power thing he says.
Haaaay, ya made it! Lol. What a remarkable show huh?! It was so strange….me and a few friends from work watched this over a span of a few months a while ago. We made each showing a little, humble event every week or so. At the end some said, well I hope to see you again. I was like…we’ll see each other tomorrow. For a show to do that in the end…to give that slightest taste of what they went through. A gem. Glad you got to experience it too.
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One of my uncles got through the entire war in Europe without a scratch only to be shot through the stomach by a drunk soldier not long after VE Day.He survived with a stomach formed out of part of his lower intestines until 1994. He was as tough as nails. #RIP
I was supposed to meet Winters, for a viewing of a documentary about his life, it was his first public appearance. He died that week a few days before. There is a bridge in Hershey named after him
Points were a way both to keep units together until the war ended, and organize the "going home" of the millions in Europe. Operation "Magic Carpet" would pack Navy ships FULL of Army troops to speed this up, but it still took over a year to de-mobilize. My Grandfather got admitted to Med School (GI bill) but lost his place because his discharge from the Navy was slow (and at 35, he wasn't likely to find a place once the flood hit).. Instead he got his Doctorate in Pharmacology and eventually became a College Professor. He had already earned a Pharmacy BS and license by war's begining and had become a Pharmacist Mate (Navy Medic/what you got on a ship too small to rate an MD).
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Chuck Grant did recover from being shot in the head, however he suffered from headaches for the rest of his life, had some difficulty speaking and his left arm was partially paralysed. He owned a small tobacco shop in San Francisco and passed away in 1984.
Y’all the most amazing and engaging person I’ve ever seen on RUclips I’ve only watched this series so far an I gotta say sharing this journey with you has been the most amazing experience I’ve ever had watching anything on RUclips you just live and breath and totally throw y’all self into this the show and it’s been immense witnessing it, your just so charismatic and passionate and I just love you and I’m sure many people who ever get the joy to watch this series with you will also share the love I have for you really really great job 👏
when the germans surrendered, we were still fighting the japanese. watch The Pacific. its in the same genre as Band of Brothers, but not as well known. It follows the second battalion 5th Marines during the first division's island hopping campaign. and starting with the first gulf war, it is now statistically safer to go to war, if you're in a combat MOS (military occupational specialty... your job, basically).
You made it through! Good work and thanks for your honest reactions. No matter how many times I watch this series (literally dozens), I am moved by the performances and the interviews with the actual Easy Company officers and men.
We lived on the Northwest Side of Chicago and now that I think about it, we had a mailman that looked a lot like Frank Perconte. We also lived two blocks away from the suburb of Elmwood Park --which had a HUGE Italian population. It could have been him!
This series BAND OF BROTHERS is, in my opinion, a true portrayal of the war. This is because the men that were there at the time 1940s helped and advised. God bless them all.
Speaking of likable depictions of Germans the Longest Day features Fighter Ace Priller 'Pips' someone who was famous for regularly chewing out his superiors at HQ. Someone mentioned in a autobiography that the language and words that he used could never be published. The simple soldiers loved him, the higher ups...not so much. And also keep Generation War in mind it is the war seen from the perspective of a group of German friends.
❤BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY❤
ISAIAH 40:3-5 NIV
A voice of one calling:
“In the wilderness prepare
the way for the Lord
make straight in the desert
a highway for our God.
4 Every valley shall be raised up,
every mountain and hill made low;
the rough ground shall become level,
the rugged places a plain.
5 And the glory of the Lord will be revealed,
and all people will see it together.
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
Thank you for the Bible verses.
Watch something funny and happy...then watch "Glory". It is other important history that people need to know.
Glory!! ABSOLUTELY!
Amen 🙏
Thanks for watching it together. Will you also watch the interviews 'we stand alone together'?
I've posted this before.....I am a flight attendant and I had the honor of having Shifty Powers and his wife on my flight about 2 years after the series premiered. I completely "fan-girled" over him. He was so shy and humble. I'm sure I embarrassed him. In my 37-year career, it still stands out as the best day I've had at work.
Yeah, that would make my day as well. My grandfather was a Spiers type and also retired Lt. Col. so every time I met someone from that generation it felt like I was meeting with family. I befriended some Pearl Harbor survivors over the years and one of them who also grew up in NJ like myself paid me and my family a visit once when we were over at a friend's house. He was so humble and gracious but we all had difficulty speaking because it just felt like we were in the presence of someone very special.
Awesome anecdote 🥰
I don't blame you.. I'd fangirl over him as well. I'm jealous you got to meet one of these real life heroes
Wow! That’s awesome! 👍
I've seen this comment before.. 😁👍
Band of Brothers is the best television series ever made, hands down. Not just miniseries, TV series. It should be required viewing in schools so that kids grow up understanding what war really is and that it is NEVER to be taken lightly.
100%
Wholeheartedly agree.
And it should definitely be shown in cinema / writing school as the perfect example of What You Should Do.
It's insulting to really call a tv show in my opinion. It's a 12 hour Saving Private Ryan
No disrespect intended but “The Pacific” is a better series if only by a little bit.
i recommend The Wire, another HBO show. it's really good and has lots of episodes to watch.
I'm sure others have mentioned that the documentary 'We Stand Alone Together" is a must watch. Great reaction as always!!!!
It’s very well done.🎖
A great opportunity to hear directly from the men themselves and some of their family.
Seeing the men interact at the reunions… talking and laughing with their closest friends is just wonderful.
I didn't see anybody else mention it... But agreed, a must watch postscript to the show. As dramatic as the show itself is, there is another element when you hear the actual guys talking about the experiences. This whole show is a historical document for the ages. ✌️
We Stand Alone Together is the documentary you need to watch.
13:45 It was actually much worse than depicted onscreen.
The replacement who was drunk not only killed German officers, but some British allied officers too. When Easy found him and apprehended him, they caught him trying to rape an Austrian girl.
The decision not to kill him was definitely a very tense one. Not shown in the episode was when Colonel Sink arrived to question Speirs about what happened. He and Speirs spoke privately and then when Sink left, everyone asked what had happened. Speirs explained that he told Sink everything and after thinking about it, Sink nodded, walked out and simply said, "I would have shot him..."
Sink acknowledged that Speirs had made the right decision even though it pissed off all of them. There was a lot of rage and anger that night... but every man was tired of the killing.
Speirs proved he was one of the best officers in the military (maybe one of the best ever) by not shooting that dude. The amount of self control it would have taken to not pull that strigger is immeasurable.
@@SliderFury1 It probably would have been better if he had shot him, as for some reason he only served a very short prison sentence and got let out so basically got away with murdering 3 people and the attempted murder of Chuck Grant. He then spent the rest of his life being a total criminal scumbag. Dude did finally get his karma though as he got flattened by a truck in 1987.
The show did show him kill the British officer.
a bit late but to add on to this, that same guy also ended up committing crimes after he got out of prison. A history professor did a breakdown of every episode of BoB and I remember him mentioning this.
True story about Sink confronting Speirs, although I am not sure it was so positive. Speirs basically says he got reamed out for not shooting him and that the meeting was “rough”. Tough to say what actually happened, since nobody else was in the room. But given that Sink tracked Speirs down in his bedroom leads me to believe it wasn’t particularly nice in there.
The older Speirs said he didn’t remember exactly why he didn’t shoot him, but that he never had a problem with summary action. He suspects he must have had some doubt, but isn’t exactly sure why he didn’t.
That final line from Capt Winters about serving in a company of heroes is so powerful.
He is quoting a letter he received from Mike Ranney iirc, the guy who was demoted to pvt during the sobel situation.
@@kmvoss not sure why you added that but okay.
@@johnrogan9729 to add context to what he was saying. Dunno why you added that bellicose retort to an otherwise innocuous comment, but okay. 👍
@@kmvoss you’re being verbose.
@@johnrogan9729 which word gave you trouble? 🧐
Since it seems to be asked in a lot of reaction videos here is the breakdown of the points system that was in use during WWII.
-> 1 month of military service: 1 point each
-> 1 month of military service overseas: (in addition to total time in service) 1 point each
-> Combat awards: Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star, Air Medal Purple Heart or campaign participation credit: 5 points each
-> Having a dependent child under the age of 18: 12 points each
Also, Grant did survive but had lifelong issues related to his injury, most notably with his speech and some paralysis. He owned a tobacco shop until his death in the mid 80's. The last surviving member of easy company (Bradford Freeman) died last year (2022). He jumped with the company on D-Day and fought in all the major battles the company took part of until the wars completion.
The Pacific is mainly Marines. The main battles were Island hopping and the Marines were the lead force for that. The army, sometimes, came behind as an occupying force. Actually, the Marines and Navy were the only ones I saw during "Pacific". It does however give you a much deeper look into the personalities of the main guys they follow. It is worth watching and it is very good in a really dark way. I'm glad you reacted to B.O.B. Good job, thanks.
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Mainly the Marines? Not correct. There were far more Army divisions and corps than the Marines. While the Marines were "island-hopping" across the Central Pacific, the Army was advancing across the Southwest Pacific. They, too, had their share of islands, including the larger ones of Papua New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon and scores of smaller ones in the Philippine Archipelago, Dutch East Indies, etc.. The Battle of Manila was particularly ferocious. Read about the New Guinea campaign and then the Philippine landings. My father was an infantry company commander in the 6th Infantry Division, wounded twice. I started off working on a oral history of his experiences, which then led me to wider study of the Pacific campaigns. The U.S. Army historical series of WWII, particularly the volumes of the Southwest Pacific would be an excellent start for serious in-depth study. Most people have no idea, for example that Army Boat and Shore Regiments provided many of the Higgins boat landing craft.
Another comment is that, for Okinawa, Army divisions participated with the Marine divisions. Further, the Army actually conducted more amphib landings that the USMC.
Spent a couple years of studying the Pacific War at the Army Command and General Staff College and later at the Army War College.
Let me say, both my dad (28 years in the Army) and I (26 years in the Army) have had the utmost, total respect for the USMC. Please don't misinterpret my comments as denigrating the USMC or starting an "intramural firefight." Many very close friends in those units. In fact, my dad attended the USMC Amphib Warfare at Quantico in 1954. I asked why the public thinks the Pacific was mostly USMC, when factually the Army was vastly larger in numbers of infantry divisions and days of continuous combat. He smiled (as we were watching that great USMC movie, The Sands of Iwo Jima starring John Wayne) and said, "Well that is because those wonderful Marines have always had a lot better Public Relations units than the Army!!
Best wishes, and I hope this is helpful.
@@4325air The Pacific miniseries mainly follows the Marines. I think that is what OP was trying to say. Yes, Army had a huge role as well, as did Navy (and US Army Air Forces (I am retired USAF myself, was stationed on Okinawa so I get it. Almost got to meet Gene Sledge, but that is another story)).
@@4325air I was talking about the miniseries Pacific. It dealt mainly with Marines and Navy personnel. I know the Army played a big roll in the Pacific Theatre but it was not spotlighted in the miniseries. I appreciate the history. I will admit I have studied the European theatre more than the Pacific. I was simply trying to tell her what to expect in the most circumspect way I could.
Desmond Doss won the Medal of Honor as part of the Army's occupying force in the pacific. the only conscientious objector ever to do so.
It's a testament to Damian Lewis's acting abilities that he was so able to portray the real life figure of Major Dick Winters. As soon as the names were revealed, I just thought "Yep, that's Winters." It's incredible to see that old man, even as frail and soft-spoken as he was, still had that commanding presence that earned him the respect and loyalty of his brothers in Easy Co. What a privilege it is to know that men like him existed in our lifetime.
That "company of heroes" line gets me every time.
If you think this series prepared you for "The Pacific", prepare to be going outside your new comfort zone.
Can't wait for the third series about the Army Air Force....
I only watched the first episode, and found it unwatchable. To me, they didn't establish an emotional connection to the Marines the way they did with Easy Company in Curahee. And the battle scenes at the end were so dark, I couldn't even tell who was who. Maybe I'll give it another try at some point, but it was such a departure (for me) from how amazing Band Of Brothers is, that it was a major disappointment.
@@MrLovegrove You obviously need to watch it
@@MrLovegrove give it a try. It’s a really great series and it it gets really dark.
@@MrLovegroveThat’s the point. This shows the brotherhood made through combat while the Pacific shows the inhumane brutality of war and its toll
12:10 Imagine how epic that man's story had to be.
Serving, fighting and living through both World Wars. Legendary.
Yes, there were men who fought both World Wars in almost every European countries (including colonies), and some in the US too.
There were some who even served on several sides.
In France, we had WW1 veterans who became the backbone of the Resistance in their 40s.
And there were Alsacian men who were enrolled in the German army in WWI and in the French army in WWII.
This really is the most satisfying ending to a series I've ever seen.
Most people watch the documentary "We Stand Alone Together," it's sort of like the 11th episode of Band of Brothers.
I came here to say this as well!
I have seen so many reactions do this show and yours has been one of the most honest and open. THIS IS THE BEST SHOW EVER. Winter’s quoting the “grandpa were you a hero” BRINGS ME TO TEARS ALWAYS. Awesome reaction and I’m going to dig into your channel and look forward to future reactions!!
I live down the street from Malarkey's family actually which is my personal fun fact relating to this series.
Being neighborhood neighbors always fascinated me when I saw this series and I got into reading books about this part of history. All the way back to Episode 2 when Malarkey encountered the german soldier from Oregon always gets me because it excites me whenever Oregon gets a bit of a shoutout now and then on television.
Everyday I go to work, there's lots of us that drive by, salute, or give thanks to Malarkey's family. He did serve in a company of heroes and the world tries and does continue to remember them over time.
I’ve always thought that Shifty was just tired of killing when sighted on that deer. He seems to be that sort of man.
" We stand alone together" a must watch!
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German actor Wolf Kahler who played a Wehrmacht general played Colonel Herman Dietrich in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
WHAT HAPENED TO SGT. CHARLES E. GRANT?
Grant took part in the Battle of Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. On September 19, 1944, in Holland, he was wounded while helping to destroy an 88mm gun.
In Austria, Grant was named 2nd platoon Staff Sergeant. In July 1945, while driving a jeep with two members of 2nd platoon, Grant came across several dead soldiers: two Germans, a British major, and the major's driver. A drunken replacement from "I" Company (Private Floyd W. Craver) had shot them, and Sergeant Grant was shot in the head when he confronted the man and attempted to disarm him. Grant survived because of the quick actions of Captain Ronald Spiers and Jack Foley, who rushed him to an aid station. The medic there told them that Grant would not survive. However, Speirs, not willing to lose Grant, loaded him on a jeep and drove to Saalfelden, where he found a German brain surgeon who was able to operate and save Grant's life. The drunken private, Floyd Craver was sentenced to life in prison following a trial in Sept 1945. He was released shortly after being sentenced.
Grant slowly recovered from the bullet wound to the head, occasionally had some speech problems and his left arm was partially paralyzed. He lived in San Francisco, and owned a small tobacconist. He attended several Easy Company meetings and became a representative of the 506th Battalion in the Airborne 101 association. Chuck Grant died in 1984.
If you want to see all the interviews, there is a standalone documentary, "We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company". I recommend watching it even if not for your channel.
Yeah it is a must watch after this.
Here is link ruclips.net/video/z6j_nop4wh0/видео.html
Also watch Ron Livingston's (Nixon's) video diary from the actor's "bootcamp" that was used to train them to act like soldiers. It's a neat insight into the production, and some parts of it are a lot of fun.
Is that what it is, the interview portions that were cut? I'm afraid to watch it because BoB is such a perfect story, I don't want to change it in my mind. If it's just the original interviews, I might.
@@Baelzar It's not interview portions that were cut, just stuff they simply could not fit in the show for time constraints. You get to hear about the lives of the men and the scenarios depicted in the series straight from the people that experienced it. It is quite a compelling watch.
I definitely recommend watching The Pacific next. It's even grittier than Band of Brothers. The fighting in the Pacific was much more brutal than what took place in Europe and North Africa. The soldiers and Marines that fought in the Pacific not only had to worry about the Japanese army, but also the islands/environment as well were also dangerous.
Stephen Ambrose deserves credit as well for bringing these men together to tell their story. Sadly he passed as well in 2002, being outlived by many of these men featured. Dick Winters passed in 2011. The last survivor of Band of Brothers passed in 2022.
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I watch the series once a year, and no matter how many times I've seen it, or who I watch reacting to it for the first time, Winter's saying to his grandson that no grandpa wasn't a hero, but he served in a company of them makes me 😢 like a baby.
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Truly the greatest generation!! 👍
As a WWII history buff, thanks for all your efforts.
All the rest of your days, these people of the 101st will be in your heart.
It's something every American needs to appreciate the way you do right now.
Totally understand the excitement of wanting to see them in another series. But it is really fortunate they don't have to go to the pacific.
Best television I have ever seen in my life. I always thought it's interesting at the end how when Winters told the men the war was really over, there was no cheering or whooping or celebrating. They just took it in for a minute and went back to their baseball.
Been watching this series since it came out in 2001, and annual rewatches ever since. What a journey. What a story. A different generation of true heroes.
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Amazing reaction! Thank you for doing this. It's a very moving tribute to those men (and women) who were willing to lay down their lives for the preservation of this nation. Well done!
Possibly the best miniseries ever made. It does such a great job of portraying everything that happened in Europe during WW2. Plus you get so attached to these guys that you can't help but feel emotional when they show them for real. It's just fantastic.
The points system was used to determine when a soldier could be discharged and go home. You needed a total of 85 points. You got one point for each month in service in the Army; one additional point for each month in service overseas; five points for each campaign; five points for a medal for merit or valor (like a bronze or silver star); five points for a purple heart (which was awarded for being wounded in action), and twelve points for each dependent child.
interesting, does this system still exist in some capacity in modern American Military?
If anyone was wondering how the point system worked. It's like when you accumulate vacation or PTO at certain careers and jobs.
I think... (I need to go back to my notes because I was curious) that every month of active service in the military was like one point. And one more point was added on if it was one month done overseas. The following may not be accurate, keep in mind, it's just a short calculation to avoid boring anyone and I have to double check how it worked.
So if we go back to 1942 when Easy was first trained. They did two years/24 months. Most of them would have 24 points at this point. And when they deployed into Normandy, every month after should be an additional two points. They dropped into Europe in June of 1944 and here, it's almost a year later. Episode 10 is the end of the war for Easy which was May of 1945. 11 months later which adds 22 points for some of them.
If you were wounded or earned medals in combat, each medal would grant you an extra 5 points or more each.
Therefore, the scene when they purposefully only had Shifty's name in the "raffle" was because at the time, he had the lowest number of points I believe. And they all wanted to send him home.
The fact they needed 85 points definitely was super challenging for anyone not wounded or didn't earn medals.
Was Britain considered overseas?
Yes
@@blechtic oh dang, I totally forgot Britain was overseas. 🤣😭 The time they spent there before D-day would have been more points.
You have to react to Pacific. Band of brothers was WW2 in Europe. And Pacific is in pacific (japanese islands). War ended firstly in Europe and some months later in Pacific as well.
One detail that often is overlooked in this episode is when they do the lottery, the helmet they draw the name from only contains one piece of paper, the officers arranged it to ensure it was Shifty who was gonna be sent home, since he had been there from the start but was lacking the points because he had never suffered any wounds.
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I enjoyed your reactions to this wonderful series. My family and I had the pleasure of getting to know the last member of Easy Company, Bradford Freeman or Mr. Brad as we called him. His little farm house in Caledonia, Mississippi was FULL of artifacts and memorabilia from the war and being with the production team. He passed away this past summer. He had a very close relationship with Captain Winters. Now, onward to The Pacific.
Cant wait to see you do The Pacific! (It's a bit darker, be warned)
The last surviving member of the WW2 complement of Easy Company was Bradford C. Freeman (born 1924), who was a mortarman (I believe) and who attained the rank of Private, First Class. He died on July 3, 2022, at the age of 97. And with that, the entire WW2 complement of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, has passed into history.
Gentlemen, and all the other soldiers you represented - thank you. Thank you for your service. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
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This series was amazing and very emotional , we become connected with the men and all the trauma and glory they went through. God bless all the young men who served died and lived and the few who are still living today. My mother had 2 uncles that served during WW2 and both became Prisoners of War , one of them was a ball turret gunner on a B17 Bomber which crash landed in a French countryside on March 24th 1944 as they went into Germany and dropped their bombs , but could not make it back to England , he was captured and spent 16 months in a POW camp , her other uncle was in Infantry and was captured Oct 22nd 1944 and he ended up spending the last 7 months in a POW camp. The thing is when listening to how some of the men had a hard time adjusting back into civilian life , that is very true and that is what happened to my mothers uncles , in order to cope with what they experienced they became addicted to Alcohol and Pills and life was tough. Such an amazing well made series God Bless our soldiers
Thank you for your genuine reaction and the human emotions of love, compassion, Honor, commitment, and duty! God Bless America and all those like you who have American Hearts!
Loved your reaction to this show. Your honest reaction is appreciated and resonates. Despite having been through tough times, or perhaps because of it, this show, and in particular the ending, always makes me cry, even when I try not to.
Love love love this girl and her reactions. She is so smart and gets the various layers of the story that old veterans miss. I expect old veterans like me to understand this series and "get" it but tears run down my face as I see her understand the story the film is trying to show. Well done!
My favorite episode of the series. I especially love the end, when you find out what happened to the men from Easy after the war. And the part with the German general speaking to the men he led spoke to me as well. What he was saying perfectly described the men of Easy Company and what they went through. You should check out the book Band Of Brothers this series is based on. There have also been a few books written about Richard Winters; he even co-wrote one of them himself, a few years before he passed away. As a Veteran and a person, Richard Winters is someone I would love to have met. Some of the other men from Easy wrote books as well. Compton, Malarkey, Shifty. Guarnere and Heffron wrote a book together.
I've seen this series probably 10 times.
I cry every time.
I've really enjoyed your reaction. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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The saddest thing about this is that pretty much every WWII veteran is gone now. We can only hope that younger generations will see this and appreciate their sacrifice.
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Great series, well done. Now on to the Pacific. I had an uncle that was a Navy Hospital Corpsman attached to the 1st. Bn. 4th Marine Regt (1/4). for several landings during the Pacific Campaign. He was instrumental in my becoming a Marine. I later would serve with "Delta Company" 1/4 and had the honor and privilege of being trained by some of those Marines who served in the Pacific in WW-2 and Korea when I first went into the Marine Corps in 1964. Since moving to Arizona in the early 2000's I also got to meet two of the Navajo Code Talkers before they passed away.
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My goodness Cal, you are the cure for any gloomy day. I enjoyed every moment with you on your journey through B.O.B. The Pacific is just as gripping, and can't wait to jump on that train with you. THANK YOU!!
Beautiful reaction to an amazing show!
"The Pacific" was made about 10 years after "Band of Brothers". It is made by the same people and the two series are connected, but you will not see the same actors as it was filmed so much later. However, the timeframe of The Pacific and of BoB is the same timeframe. It's happening simultaneously.
I just wanted it to go on, to never end. One of the greatest series ever.
i had the magnificent honor, of meeting Bull here in arkansas before he passed, he was an utterly wonderful man.
Best reaction to Band of Brothers I've seen on RUclips
Centane was a great reaction but yours was for sure the best
How you got attached to the characters
The way you connected with the story of these men was beautiful. Real, authentic... It's beautiful to see this
These men did a lot for us and the best thing we can do is remember their story
I had watched it alone before, but it was wonderful to watch it together with you
You are so cute❤
Greetings from Brazil
Proud to have gone on this journey with you 🫡
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This series literally changes people's lives. 😂 I can never get through this last episode without crying.
Best reaction to this series. You really showed just how emotional and immersive this series is, I’m so glad you watched it and shared your thoughts and feelings with us.
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General George Patton died in a car crash in Europe right after the war ended just like Tom Hardy's character in this episode. He was probably the most famous general in WW2 in Europe.
I believe his first words after the crash were ‘Hell of a way to start a leave’. He died a few days later.
My mother grew up with a boy who got through WWII and Korea, was in the same landing craft at Normandy with her brother, saw him killed and, later, was able to reassure them that her brother wouldn't have known what hit him. (My uncle was shot in the head) After Korea he was sent back to California and was riding on the back of a jeep on base. The driver was going around a corner too quickly, swerved to avoid hitting a dog, killing my mother's friend in the process.
Loved your bright and empathetic reaction to this beloved mini- series. Glad you mentioned you're reacting to "We Stand Alone Together ", it's the perfect epilog to "Band of Brothers".
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That was a fun ride. I thoroughly enjoyed watching BoB with you. You're reactions were genuine, thank you for the time and effort and dedication to this beautiful series. Looking forward to your next choice, have a good one.
I loved this series. When I watched this episode on my own I fell in love with the beauty of Austria.
Man episode 10 hits so hard. I start crying when the German officer is giving his speech, and by the time Winters tells us the story of his grandson’s question, I’m downright dehydrated. Even just being with these characters for some hours, you feel deeply bonded with them. I cannot imagine how much the real men must love each other.
Band of Brothers para mim, é a melhor série que já vi, cada episódio q via, eu ficava o dia pensando e refletindo, é uma série que edifica!!! top 1 no meu coração
I agree completely. Top, most-beloved series I've ever seen. Close to my heart.
It's not over. Remember and honor them and all soldiers. It never seems to be never over. "Only the dead have seen the end of war" Plato? Who knows who said it but it rings true.
My father join the army air corps several years before World War II. He was stationed in Europe and was there for almost 3 years. He was also in the Korean War and Vietnam war. He also served this country for over 35 years.
I’m so glad that you enjoyed band of Brothers. You should try the Pacific also it is a great series also.
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I am so glad you took this journey. It changes you and to know that this all happened in real life. It just blows you away. You are a very old kind soul. Keep true to yourself.
i look at these eyes of these men and just try to imagine what they have seen and been through. and think about all the other soldiers that have similar stories that were never told. makes me tear up
When I was in LA walking around I went past the Court House. They have plaques outside commemorating key figures, and I saw the one for Lynn “Buck” Compton, he was Chief Deputy DA and later an Appeals Court Judge
Love your heartfelt reaction to this and almost all the episodes :) So very powerful this final chapter was.
Ordinary Heroes...The men who fought to free the world...became postal workers, handyman, construction, executives, teachers, ect. And built by hand & personal dignity the country we know or knew growing up.
Loved your reaction to the series and your love for Winters! On to The Pacific!
I’ve been following all of your videos for BoB right as you release them! You have a great personality and I loved watching the show with you and seeing how much you loved it!
Point, CB, Hitler didn't die in the Kehlsteinhaus, (Eagles nest). He died in Berlin of suicide, where after his staff burned his wife and his bodies which were discovered by the Russians. Like any historical event, there's still some controversy today over whether Hitler really died or escaped to Argentina.
The men who served in the world wars are legends to me. Especially the paratroopers as they were behind enemy lines often. They and the men on the beaches of D-Day are just the definition of hard-core
Now on to the Pacific. It follows the Marines through the Pacific war. It's much grittier than Band of Brothers because Marines are rougher than Army, and the war against the Japanese was literally hell compared to Europe.
I love this series so much. It always hits me so hard even though I can say the lines almost perfectly in sync.
The Pacific is a great series... I just never got attached the same way as I did to Easy.
This journey with you was so fun it was so fun seeing a younger view on this story and seeing how hard this last episode hit you was truly beautiful. The last line always gets me it's such a power thing he says.
Haaaay, ya made it! Lol. What a remarkable show huh?! It was so strange….me and a few friends from work watched this over a span of a few months a while ago. We made each showing a little, humble event every week or so. At the end some said, well I hope to see you again. I was like…we’ll see each other tomorrow. For a show to do that in the end…to give that slightest taste of what they went through. A gem. Glad you got to experience it too.
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One of my uncles got through the entire war in Europe without a scratch only to be shot through the stomach by a drunk soldier not long after VE Day.He survived with a stomach formed out of part of his lower intestines until 1994. He was as tough as nails. #RIP
Glad you have done this and overwhelmed the moment of all episodes very valuable to watch with you 🙂
I was supposed to meet Winters, for a viewing of a documentary about his life, it was his first public appearance. He died that week a few days before. There is a bridge in Hershey named after him
Watched all shows with this reaction videos. So beautiful!
I've seen the Eagles Nest when I was stationed in Germany early 90's,. beautiful place.
Points were a way both to keep units together until the war ended, and organize the "going home" of the millions in Europe. Operation "Magic Carpet" would pack Navy ships FULL of Army troops to speed this up, but it still took over a year to de-mobilize.
My Grandfather got admitted to Med School (GI bill) but lost his place because his discharge from the Navy was slow (and at 35, he wasn't likely to find a place once the flood hit).. Instead he got his Doctorate in Pharmacology and eventually became a College Professor. He had already earned a Pharmacy BS and license by war's begining and had become a Pharmacist Mate (Navy Medic/what you got on a ship too small to rate an MD).
We Stand Alone Together. It’s a must. It’s got more Easy interviews.
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"WE SALUTE THE RANK, NOT THE MAN"👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Sobel died of malnutrition in a VA hospital after being blinded in a failed suicide attempt.
Loved watching this show with you girl. Your reactions are the best! 😘😘
Chuck Grant did recover from being shot in the head, however he suffered from headaches for the rest of his life, had some difficulty speaking and his left arm was partially paralysed. He owned a small tobacco shop in San Francisco and passed away in 1984.
Great work young lady. Thank you for sharing. Much love
I've watched every episode of this series, every year since its premiere. It's now usually on the history channel during the anniversary of D-day.
Love your connection to them. Beautiful
Y’all the most amazing and engaging person I’ve ever seen on RUclips I’ve only watched this series so far an I gotta say sharing this journey with you has been the most amazing experience I’ve ever had watching anything on RUclips you just live and breath and totally throw y’all self into this the show and it’s been immense witnessing it, your just so charismatic and passionate and I just love you and I’m sure many people who ever get the joy to watch this series with you will also share the love I have for you really really great job 👏
when the germans surrendered, we were still fighting the japanese. watch The Pacific. its in the same genre as Band of Brothers, but not as well known. It follows the second battalion 5th Marines during the first division's island hopping campaign.
and starting with the first gulf war, it is now statistically safer to go to war, if you're in a combat MOS (military occupational specialty... your job, basically).
Wonderful reaction young lady, I'm so glad got to see it. Thanks and do take care.
You made it through! Good work and thanks for your honest reactions. No matter how many times I watch this series (literally dozens), I am moved by the performances and the interviews with the actual Easy Company officers and men.
We lived on the Northwest Side of Chicago and now that I think about it, we had a mailman that looked a lot like Frank Perconte. We also lived two blocks away from the suburb of Elmwood Park --which had a HUGE Italian population. It could have been him!
You did a great job. This was one of the best reactions of BoB that i've seen, and I watch every BoB reaction I can. 👍 👌
Yes, so glad you're watching the 'We Stand Alone Together' doc!
This series BAND OF BROTHERS is, in my opinion, a true portrayal of the war. This is because the men that were there at the time 1940s helped and advised. God bless them all.
It's like saying goodbye to a friend you know you may never see again.
Speaking of likable depictions of Germans the Longest Day features Fighter Ace Priller 'Pips' someone who was famous for regularly chewing out his superiors at HQ. Someone mentioned in a autobiography that the language and words that he used could never be published. The simple soldiers loved him, the higher ups...not so much.
And also keep Generation War in mind it is the war seen from the perspective of a group of German friends.