If you notice the hearts on the soldier’s helmets, it identifies them as being from 2nd brigade/502 Infantry (known then as 502 PIR or parachute Infantry regiment). This was done because of D-Day so they could be identified as to which unit they were in. Each brigade had a suit from a deck of cards (hearts, clubs, spades, diamonds). I served in the 2/502 from 98-00 in the 101st Airborne and that’s the unit I was in.
I really like this movie, but they made one huge mistake in this scene. In the full movie when it shows the paratroopers walking out of the hangar, it says; "D-Day, June 6th." The paratroops departed on the evening of June 5th and arrived at Normandy in the early morning hours of the 6th. It boggles me how this made it to the final production of the movie.
Yep. As well as the likes of Patton, Bradley, “Bomber” Harris, Mallory, Arnold, LeMay, Doolittle...... Imagine not having any one of these or the countless junior officers & enlisted personnel of the greatest generation. They did an incredible job.
The movie touches somewhat on the discussion about casualties expected being %70. According to Bradley, the discussion was about whether to use the airborne or not. Ike considered cancelling the whole thing, given the choices given was destruction of the airborne of failure of Overload. Fortunately, while casualties in the airborne were high, they weren't nearly as high as feared.
General sosobowski polish general Only two years younger than ike jumped with his men into arnhem Maybe ike wished he could have Done the same on june5!
One problem: in the scene where Ike's car is entering the base, the caption says June 6th, Ike met the paratroopers on June 5th, as they took off the day before D-Day
dubhslaine2 I saw an old interview of the paratroopers in that photo. He said he asked them about fishing and mundane things like that. Who knows how much charisma he had while asking the troops these questions...
Unfortunately, the dialogue (especially coming from the soldiers' side) is stilted, tacky, and inauthentic. Just as if it were 2019, the vast majority of troops in their position would have no idea what to say . . . and probably would not want to say anything. Those that did were taking one for the team but wouldn't have said things about "we'll show Hitler" or along those lines. And Ike truly didn't want to hear that bullshit.
Of course the casualties at Normandy were huge, tragically so. But the cost of defeat has to be weighed in. As does the cost of appeasing a ruthless monster like Hitler for years in the first place.
Treat your soldiers as your beloved children and they will follow you into the deepest valley. -Sun Tzu
If you notice the hearts on the soldier’s helmets, it identifies them as being from 2nd brigade/502 Infantry (known then as 502 PIR or parachute Infantry regiment). This was done because of D-Day so they could be identified as to which unit they were in. Each brigade had a suit from a deck of cards (hearts, clubs, spades, diamonds). I served in the 2/502 from 98-00 in the 101st Airborne and that’s the unit I was in.
1:39 - "Anybody here from Kansas?"
"I'm from Kansas, sir. Clark Kent"
Those men were among the bravest America ever raised!
GOD BLESS THEM ALL!
A Time when America was blessed with Great Military Leaders !
The actor who played Mr Eisenhower is a genius. Perfect physic and voice
That’s Tom Selleck
@@s.k.sandles7005 A nice surprise too.
God, we could use another President like Ike.
A leader with real character takes responsibility for their actions and choices. ❤ I love Ike 2:13
This is why I’ll always like Eisenhower
I can imagine he didn’t sleep for weeks even with Overlord being a successful campaign
The beaches of Normandy should always be considered halod ground. Men fought and died there. Their memories should never be forgotten.
You are no longer here to see these words. Thank you for your service sir. Thank you that all service, and served, living and passed.
An outstanding film, Selleck excels but the entire cast does a fantastic job.
I really like this movie, but they made one huge mistake in this scene. In the full movie when it shows the paratroopers walking out of the hangar, it says; "D-Day, June 6th." The paratroops departed on the evening of June 5th and arrived at Normandy in the early morning hours of the 6th. It boggles me how this made it to the final production of the movie.
These men gave all for the freedom of future generations.
God gave us Ike and Good Ol' Winnie at the right time and at the right place.
Yep. As well as the likes of Patton, Bradley, “Bomber” Harris, Mallory, Arnold, LeMay, Doolittle...... Imagine not having any one of these or the countless junior officers & enlisted personnel of the greatest generation. They did an incredible job.
my left ear loved this video
It was 10,000 casualties out of 160,000. There would be 165,000 more casualties before the liberation of Paris. Comment from former Marine. Semper Fi!
The movie touches somewhat on the discussion about casualties expected being %70.
According to Bradley, the discussion was about whether to use the airborne or not. Ike considered cancelling the whole thing, given the choices given was destruction of the airborne of failure of Overload.
Fortunately, while casualties in the airborne were high, they weren't nearly as high as feared.
General sosobowski polish general
Only two years younger than ike jumped with his men into arnhem
Maybe ike wished he could have
Done the same on june5!
I like Ike! Great leader, Great President. Great MAN…
1:11 Never heared of it...
Donald Sutherland The Dirty Dozen. Lol
Excellent scene.
I like how Ike identifies as a Kansas man, which makes sense since he grew up there. It's too bad he was only an infant when his family left Texas.
TEXAStooTAL L everything is bigger and better in texas
Two senior US theater commanders in WW2 were born in TX. Ike from Denison, and Admiral Chester Nimitz from Fredericksburg
It all shows out where he choose to be laid to rest... sorry Texas, Ike is a Kansas man!
One problem: in the scene where Ike's car is entering the base, the caption says June 6th, Ike met the paratroopers on June 5th, as they took off the day before D-Day
It had been estimated to Ike that about 2/3rds of these guys would be killed.
Bullshyte
Excellent scene. Really.
impresionante momento histórico magistralmente interpretado por Tom Selleck...
Is there a movie about Eisenhower?!
In the original photo of Ike and the jumpers, you don't get the feeling that they were having light banter.
dubhslaine2 I saw an old interview of the paratroopers in that photo. He said he asked them about fishing and mundane things like that. Who knows how much charisma he had while asking the troops these questions...
Man paratroopers are bad asses going in harm's way 🥺
"landings"...not landed.....there were 5 beachheads.
Unfortunately, the dialogue (especially coming from the soldiers' side) is stilted, tacky, and inauthentic. Just as if it were 2019, the vast majority of troops in their position would have no idea what to say . . . and probably would not want to say anything. Those that did were taking one for the team but wouldn't have said things about "we'll show Hitler" or along those lines. And Ike truly didn't want to hear that bullshit.
I think Selleck did a great job, and yep, Ike smoked 3 to 4 packs of camels a day.
Jumpers?😳 3rd eye blind?
Jman👀
POOPATROOPERS?😳
Jman
Ike Eisenhower is the better than McArthur
Comparing the two is ridiculous.
Different theaters of war, different challenges, different temperaments. Both had strengths and weaknesses.
Of course the casualties at Normandy were huge, tragically so. But the cost of defeat has to be weighed in. As does the cost of appeasing a ruthless monster like Hitler for years in the first place.
Dwight David Eisenhower making higher morale of American Paratrooper