For those not satisfied that the series didn’t follow each member through their experiences like the Band of Brothers and The Pacific, you have to look at the rate these heroes were lost. In the 100th Bomb Gp, nearly everyone was killed, missing or a prisoner in short order, so there was no way but for a few characters, we could get to know them. Yet, they climbed in their aircraft, and went anyway. That is the stuff of legends. We will remember
I think the point is that the affair was a big deal to HIM, and maybe, ultimately to her, too. He was so very attached to his wife, living for her letters. He could not and would not take this step lightly. He was blown apart at the loss of his buddy, his on-site cheerleader. The daily loss of life... And then, in a flash, it was gone, as unpredictable and jarring as getting on the plane. His affair in this production was a stand-in for all the men torn apart by their reality, finding comfort, solace, and fortitude literally anywhere they could find it. I am very glad they included it because, using him in particular, I felt for the predicament of fighting men in ANY war even more.
It's mentioned in one of the episodes I think after Bucky got shot down and they thought he was dead, no one tried to make friends or have a close attachment to anyone as any of them could get killed the next time they went up
Buck got married again 2 years after his first wife had died. He married Esther Lee Athey, to whom he remained married until he died in 2006. For some reason the creators of the show decided to leave that information out.
@@ChristopherWHerbert you can marry again without forgetting your first love, that's a right. It's just so touching that he kept Marge's photo 'till the end of his life, means he cherished their love. In Buck's case I'm sure there's no moving on, it's just keep going on
@risdastyles7bbh822 I don't know why you think what I posted was sinful. When I was just passing on information that was publicly available and l believed should have been included in the closing statement of the episode. I may as well delete my post because most certainly it is unappreciated, and no one really cares anyway . Some people on this site just love the way their arrogance looks in print
The fact John Egan died when he was only 45 made me tear up a lot All he went through and he passes so young I loved this show, it was amazing. I will be watching it again for sure
It would be great to have someone cover Korea in the way they tried to here. WWII and Vietnam had plenty of coverage, so time to focus on a much-neglected conflict.
One of the things I love about the Spielberg/Hanks biographical movies and series is that they **never** forget that the film is about real-live human beings who actually did these amazing things. The profound respect they have for these people, both men and women, of all faiths, of all skin colors, just emanates from their work and gives reverent respect to the children of the Great Depression who rose up and fought and died in their thousands so that strangers did not have to live in tyranny. Understand that I cast no shade upon anyone here, Allied or Axis. At the combatant level, down where the metal meets the meat, most troops were human beings caught up in events far far greater than themselves. They had no more control over the events of the war farther than their weapons could shoot. War makes human beings do evil things and this is the principle reason why war must be avoided if at all possible. But that was not possible in World War Two. And it is absolutely amazing that it was avoided a generation later, though by a razor thin edge.
I’m kinda felt sad that this is the first time in three of the miniseries where no actual people being interviewed before playing the episodes. May these people being portrayed find peacefulness in the Heavens….😔
@@Ladybean18 Yes, that is the exception of it, the documentary edition. Since some or many of the interviews of the actual people being portrayed in the miniseries are either from the archived videos taken years or decades ago...... For example is the interview of Eugene Sledge from 1980s or 1990s if I'm right with the date, was added to the documentary about real people portrayed in The Pacific miniseries.
I’m not really an emotional man, but the Marge and Gale ending was extremely upsetting to read. What an unfathomably awful thing to happen to them. So, so sad.
I was nervous while watching this tributes since many veteran air crews end up with losing in accident in the following missions/combats in still young age. Not saw these type here, but ending of Marge and Bucky were indeed upsetting.
This whole series was incredible. A reminder, if one was needed, of all of these heroes. We will remember them. And what a poignant reminder at the end. Thank you Apple+. Absolute respect to everyone involved in the production of this. Lest We Forget.
Real shame this rendition of Soar didn't make it on the official soundtrack. It's beautiful. Not going to lie I did shed a tear listening to it while reading all of the tributes. But also shed a tear as I remembered of how few World War II veterans are actually left in this world, in a few years time, all of them will be gone. Not sure many of us are prepared for that. Which is why it's important as ever we keep their memories and stories alive through books, documentaries, Films and TV. We'll never get another chance.
How most of them retire as Colonel. A reminder that within Armed forces, always held respect for those old folk that was either higher up rank cause you never knew, they might be ww2 veteran.
Incredible story finally told. B-17 stories are brutal!!! My grandfather was a tail gunner and had to bail over France. He was taken in by French resistance and survived. So, with that said, I was excited to watch MOTA. I was very happy with this series, and of course bawled my face off at the ending credits. I still cant believe this all even happened, less than 100 years ago. Hats off to all the men and women and families that fought for our country and for the world.
With all due respect, and I do, Eight Air Force lost more KIA than the U.S. Marines did in the Pacific! A friend of my parents lost their son, a bombardier over Berlin. Lt.Col. Bierney Lay was with or at least around the 100th, and wrote the book that became the movie, "Twelve O'clock High!" Gen. Curtis LeMay led a number of these missions in the ETO before being transferred to the Pacific, and command of 20th Bomber Command. God Bless them all!
Today people in America talk about how they live such horrible lives, yet I don’t think these brave people who went into metal tubes of death to fight against a dictatorial regime were protesting in the country they lived in saying it’s an absolute dystopian society. It’s just appalling how people take liberties that are not available in some countries for granted, the liberties that these airmen fought for, and what the entire militaries of the allied nations fought for, and then still complain about them. You know what were actual dystopian societies? Germany from 1933-1945, Japanese territories from 1910-1945, the USSR from 1922-1991, and Italy from 1922-1945
A fantastic series to remind us all what they all had to endure fighting fascism...a subject that is taking a foothold with the GOP here in the US. Thousands have died fighting these thugs and it shocks me that there is a segment of our population that embraces the exact evil that lead the world descend into WW2.
@@rucco2898 No, you should be ashamed of yourself for stomping on the legacy of what these men fought and died to end. And you even have the audacity to call it “patriotic” to support an unabashed fascist who publicly praises Putin, Xi, and Kim while openly calling for political violence. At long last, have you no decency? You want to support that, that’s your decision - but don’t you dare claim you’re a patriot, not spitting on the graves of these men and the rest who died to win the war for the Allies and are rapidly dying off now, or not a fascist.
@@rucco2898You should be ashamed of yourself for not realizing he’s right, and supporting an openly fascist demagogue who proudly praises the world’s most ruthless fascist dictators, calls for violence, and refers to entire groups of people as subhuman while claiming to be a patriot. These men and women fought and died, and are dying off today, to save the world from that cruelty and evil. You are a disgrace to the memory of these heroes if you think you’re on the right side of history and willfully and ignorantly ignore the definition of fascism because it’s inconvenient and unsightly to admit. You want to support it, go ahead - but don’t claim to be a patriot, not a fascist, or pretend that you give a damn about the men and women who won WWII for the Allies. Have you no decency?
@@rucco2898No, you’re the one who doesn’t know what fascism is and should be ashamed if you think he’s wrong. Don’t you dare think we beat the Axis for someone to run for the highest office in this country while praising the world’s most brutal dictators, calling for violence, and referring to entire groups of people as subhuman. You spit on the graves of all Allied men and women who died and continue to die 80 years later after giving their all to bury that evil. You are not a patriot and you do not uphold their service and sacrifice if you support that man.
@@DavidOrtiz246 Just shut it with your pseudo-intellectual BS. Which party is hell bent on crashing our education system and palling around with dictators like Orban and Putin? That's your sh it show of a delusional cult and most Americans are tired of it.
Well isn’t that kind of what the show honours… and I mean if they had all of them at the end it would probably make it like several minutes@@VictoriaCortes1717
I watched each episode hoping the next one would be better, it never happened, such a disappointment, and it failed to honour all those brave airmen. This was a very sad but factual part of a series that was so inaccurate it was almost disrespectful.
The series was in my opinion) quite ok till 5 episode from there I guess they run out of money and we didin;t get much air battle in show about airmen instead we got some boring subplots and too much jumping between characters without enough time to bond with them as a viewer. Hard to compare it to Band of Brothers in that regard.
@@justin36004 this guy is under every masters of the air video, whether it be reaction or general clips just hating. I swear I've seen him under 20 videos saying the show sucks. 😭😭
For those not satisfied that the series didn’t follow each member through their experiences like the Band of Brothers and The Pacific, you have to look at the rate these heroes were lost. In the 100th Bomb Gp, nearly everyone was killed, missing or a prisoner in short order, so there was no way but for a few characters, we could get to know them. Yet, they climbed in their aircraft, and went anyway. That is the stuff of legends. We will remember
I was disappointed because…what’s the point of Crosby’s affair 🥹 I didn’t expect this kind of thing would include in the series this much
I think the point is that the affair was a big deal to HIM, and maybe, ultimately to her, too. He was so very attached to his wife, living for her letters. He could not and would not take this step lightly. He was blown apart at the loss of his buddy, his on-site cheerleader. The daily loss of life... And then, in a flash, it was gone, as unpredictable and jarring as getting on the plane. His affair in this production was a stand-in for all the men torn apart by their reality, finding comfort, solace, and fortitude literally anywhere they could find it. I am very glad they included it because, using him in particular, I felt for the predicament of fighting men in ANY war even more.
It's mentioned in one of the episodes I think after Bucky got shot down and they thought he was dead, no one tried to make friends or have a close attachment to anyone as any of them could get killed the next time they went up
@@SuperJaspersmom I read Crosby's memoir A Wing and Prayer somewhat recently, and I believe that he had mentioned it at some point.
the ending for Buck is gonna haunting me forever, he loses his wife and his platonic soulmate Bucky in only few years😭
That's heartbreaking .
Buck got married again 2 years after his first wife had died. He married Esther Lee Athey, to whom he remained married until he died in 2006. For some reason the creators of the show decided to leave that information out.
@@ChristopherWHerbert Maybe this is because only Marge is portrayed in the film.
@@ChristopherWHerbert you can marry again without forgetting your first love, that's a right. It's just so touching that he kept Marge's photo 'till the end of his life, means he cherished their love. In Buck's case I'm sure there's no moving on, it's just keep going on
@risdastyles7bbh822 I don't know why you think what I posted was sinful. When I was just passing on information that was publicly available and l believed should have been included in the closing statement of the episode.
I may as well delete my post because most certainly it is unappreciated, and no one really cares anyway .
Some people on this site just love the way their arrogance looks in print
The fact John Egan died when he was only 45 made me tear up a lot
All he went through and he passes so young
I loved this show, it was amazing. I will be watching it again for sure
Soon all of our World War II and Korean veteran will be gone. All we have left are photos, videos, and fading memories.
It would be great to have someone cover Korea in the way they tried to here.
WWII and Vietnam had plenty of coverage, so time to focus on a much-neglected conflict.
One of the things I love about the Spielberg/Hanks biographical movies and series is that they **never** forget that the film is about real-live human beings who actually did these amazing things. The profound respect they have for these people, both men and women, of all faiths, of all skin colors, just emanates from their work and gives reverent respect to the children of the Great Depression who rose up and fought and died in their thousands so that strangers did not have to live in tyranny.
Understand that I cast no shade upon anyone here, Allied or Axis. At the combatant level, down where the metal meets the meat, most troops were human beings caught up in events far far greater than themselves. They had no more control over the events of the war farther than their weapons could shoot. War makes human beings do evil things and this is the principle reason why war must be avoided if at all possible. But that was not possible in World War Two. And it is absolutely amazing that it was avoided a generation later, though by a razor thin edge.
These men made it possible for us to sleep peacefully at night and enjoy the sunshine during the day. Thank you to all the heroes.
Hero’s. Every single one of them. These men didn’t hesitate to do the right thing in helping the world. We salute your sacrifices 🫡
Goering’s attorney when he found out the prosecutor was an 8th AF vet: “You’re cooked bro”
greatest generation indeed... what a glorious life they led!!
I’m kinda felt sad that this is the first time in three of the miniseries where no actual people being interviewed before playing the episodes.
May these people being portrayed find peacefulness in the Heavens….😔
You're right. Hadn't even thought of it until you mentioned it :(.
There's also a documentary that came out when the series ended. Maybe they have interviews there.
@@Ladybean18 Yes, that is the exception of it, the documentary edition.
Since some or many of the interviews of the actual people being portrayed in the miniseries are either from the archived videos taken years or decades ago......
For example is the interview of Eugene Sledge from 1980s or 1990s if I'm right with the date, was added to the documentary about real people portrayed in The Pacific miniseries.
Whats amazing is the combat these men experienced, and when they came home they lead ordinary and mundane lives
Same with Band of Brothers. One went back to driving a taxi, another was a handyman, and so on.
I'm pretty sure that leading a mundane, ordinary life is what they wanted after enduring combat.
I’m not really an emotional man, but the Marge and Gale ending was extremely upsetting to read. What an unfathomably awful thing to happen to them. So, so sad.
How devastating to Buck that his wife Marge and best friend Bucky both died so young.
I was nervous while watching this tributes since many veteran air crews end up with losing in accident in the following missions/combats in still young age. Not saw these type here, but ending of Marge and Bucky were indeed upsetting.
😔😔😔
Gale did get married again not sure why they never mentioned that. Made it sound as though he died alone
Just finally finished it. What a series. What a look into what these men went through. Well done 👏 👏 👏
Pride of our nation……
This whole series was incredible. A reminder, if one was needed, of all of these heroes. We will remember them. And what a poignant reminder at the end. Thank you Apple+. Absolute respect to everyone involved in the production of this.
Lest We Forget.
Nothing but respect from this former Marine.
Real shame this rendition of Soar didn't make it on the official soundtrack. It's beautiful.
Not going to lie I did shed a tear listening to it while reading all of the tributes. But also shed a tear as I remembered of how few World War II veterans are actually left in this world, in a few years time, all of them will be gone. Not sure many of us are prepared for that.
Which is why it's important as ever we keep their memories and stories alive through books, documentaries, Films and TV. We'll never get another chance.
Absence of Ken Lemmons is a surprise.
Same, I was surprised he was never mentioned in the tribute
Maybe they are still confused about who he is, after calling him corporal in the narration when he is wearing sergeant stripes...
How most of them retire as Colonel. A reminder that within Armed forces, always held respect for those old folk that was either higher up rank cause you never knew, they might be ww2 veteran.
Incredible story finally told. B-17 stories are brutal!!! My grandfather was a tail gunner and had to bail over France. He was taken in by French resistance and survived. So, with that said, I was excited to watch MOTA. I was very happy with this series, and of course bawled my face off at the ending credits. I still cant believe this all even happened, less than 100 years ago. Hats off to all the men and women and families that fought for our country and for the world.
It was impossible to hold tears back with this tribute. It was absolutely lovely. I know God has welcomed them into His glory with arms wide open.
This was lovely.
Wonderful piece of music to round of a wonderful story.
It was a really good series
These men need to be remembered each and every day. They sacrificed their bodies And their futures and all of their Tomorrow's to save the world
Never shall their memory be forgotten
With all due respect, and I do, Eight Air Force lost more KIA than the U.S. Marines did in the Pacific! A friend of my parents lost their son, a bombardier over Berlin. Lt.Col. Bierney Lay was with or at least around the 100th, and wrote the book that became the movie, "Twelve O'clock High!" Gen. Curtis LeMay led a number of these missions in the ETO before being transferred to the Pacific, and command of 20th Bomber Command. God Bless them all!
I wish we could learn more about the rest of pilots and crews like De Marco, Brady Crank, Murph, Col Hardin
What’s the name of the soundtrack?
Really loved had a great uncle who died over Italy
What’s the name of this song?
It sounds like a rendition of Soar, the main theme but I can’t find it in the official soundtrack
@@Kurt-Wehde me either and it’s my favorite song in the show 😂 oh well.
Same! Let me know if you find it eventually
it's not on the soundtrack for some reason, quite a few other pieces of music are not included either
I think it's an unreleased soundtrack. Bummer, I really like this version of Soar.
What is next?? A story on the navy or a tank battalion would be nice.
A story of the 1st Armored Division would be nice
Tank crew would be good or submariners maybe combine it with a aircraft carrier in the pacific
Today people in America talk about how they live such horrible lives, yet I don’t think these brave people who went into metal tubes of death to fight against a dictatorial regime were protesting in the country they lived in saying it’s an absolute dystopian society. It’s just appalling how people take liberties that are not available in some countries for granted, the liberties that these airmen fought for, and what the entire militaries of the allied nations fought for, and then still complain about them. You know what were actual dystopian societies? Germany from 1933-1945, Japanese territories from 1910-1945, the USSR from 1922-1991, and Italy from 1922-1945
What ever happened to Meatball?
He bought a little farm in Pennsylvania, he’s still there today.
Does this song have a name?
Cheers to Bucky and Buck. Legends
Excellent series!
What song is this? In spotify its title is “Soar” but this instrumental i just cant find it
It's an unreleased variation of Soar. Soar is the opening credits.
Man I listen to the soundtrack all the time. I wish this was on it! @@MarcusYap
What is the name of the song and can it be found on Spotify? I know the base song is soar but this one is hard to find
i really wanna see a season 2 maybe in Japan?
A fantastic series to remind us all what they all had to endure fighting fascism...a subject that is taking a foothold with the GOP here in the US. Thousands have died fighting these thugs and it shocks me that there is a segment of our population that embraces the exact evil that lead the world descend into WW2.
@@rucco2898 No, you should be ashamed of yourself for stomping on the legacy of what these men fought and died to end. And you even have the audacity to call it “patriotic” to support an unabashed fascist who publicly praises Putin, Xi, and Kim while openly calling for political violence. At long last, have you no decency? You want to support that, that’s your decision - but don’t you dare claim you’re a patriot, not spitting on the graves of these men and the rest who died to win the war for the Allies and are rapidly dying off now, or not a fascist.
@@rucco2898You should be ashamed of yourself for not realizing he’s right, and supporting an openly fascist demagogue who proudly praises the world’s most ruthless fascist dictators, calls for violence, and refers to entire groups of people as subhuman while claiming to be a patriot. These men and women fought and died, and are dying off today, to save the world from that cruelty and evil. You are a disgrace to the memory of these heroes if you think you’re on the right side of history and willfully and ignorantly ignore the definition of fascism because it’s inconvenient and unsightly to admit. You want to support it, go ahead - but don’t claim to be a patriot, not a fascist, or pretend that you give a damn about the men and women who won WWII for the Allies. Have you no decency?
@@rucco2898No, you’re the one who doesn’t know what fascism is and should be ashamed if you think he’s wrong. Don’t you dare think we beat the Axis for someone to run for the highest office in this country while praising the world’s most brutal dictators, calling for violence, and referring to entire groups of people as subhuman. You spit on the graves of all Allied men and women who died and continue to die 80 years later after giving their all to bury that evil. You are not a patriot and you do not uphold their service and sacrifice if you support that man.
@@rucco2898 They fought for his right to make the comment. You're spitting in their face.
@@DavidOrtiz246 Just shut it with your pseudo-intellectual BS. Which party is hell bent on crashing our education system and palling around with dictators like Orban and Putin? That's your sh it show of a delusional cult and most Americans are tired of it.
Weird how they didn't mention crank or others who were in like 6 episodes
Don’t have time for all of them pal
Well isn’t that kind of what the show honours… and I mean if they had all of them at the end it would probably make it like several minutes@@VictoriaCortes1717
No Heros
To think these are the people Donald Trump calls losers and suckers. It really infuriates me.
That’s been debunked and unproven and eitherway can we not mention politics here?
I watched each episode hoping the next one would be better, it never happened, such a disappointment, and it failed to honour all those brave airmen. This was a very sad but factual part of a series that was so inaccurate it was almost disrespectful.
The series was in my opinion) quite ok till 5 episode from there I guess they run out of money and we didin;t get much air battle in show about airmen instead we got some boring subplots and too much jumping between characters without enough time to bond with them as a viewer. Hard to compare it to Band of Brothers in that regard.
The only good bit of the whole series!
No bad acting, no bad writing, no bad directing!
The acting wasn’t bad, don’t exaggerate.
Butler and Sawyer were particularly bad.@@justin36004
@@justin36004 this guy is under every masters of the air video, whether it be reaction or general clips just hating. I swear I've seen him under 20 videos saying the show sucks. 😭😭
Please do us all a favour, touch grass and stop being a twat.
This guy is such a clown. I see him under every masters of the air episode hating 🤡😂
What a boring serie!
Se questa è una serie noiosa non oso immaginare i tuoi gusti...🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Show some respect
respect should be shown to the viewer @@matthewbolton611
A hero from my hometown...John "Bucky" Egan....Manitowoc, WI
Then why’d you watch it