Sadly, as this was made more than 20 years ago now, all the veterans of Easy company have passed on. The final survivor, Brad Freeman, passed in 2022. These young men, along with their allies, saved the world. God bless all of them.
WWII is soon to join the First World War, and the American Civil War, and all the wars before that, as something that has passed beyond the reach of _living_ memory. The soldiers who fought in it -- those who are still with us -- are all in their _nineties_ now. It won't be long before it becomes impossible to sit at the feet of someone who was actually there, and listen to his own firsthand account of what he saw and heard and felt and thought. All we'll have then are the things that have been recorded.
Mostly by the Red Army, by the numbers of German soldiers killed and sacrifices made. They were stuck fighting the vast bulk of the Axis forces for most of the war, on their own territory while the UK and the USA were never invaded. I wish we got to see more of their war, and the war in China, the theatres where most of it was fought.
Bill G. passed away not long after Major Winters did, God bless them all. Just one remains, he was a replacement and does have one background appearance in the show. All the original members have passed away.
Seeing these old men choking up on their words or on the verge of tears gets me every time. I can't possibly imagine how hard it must be to fight in a war in your early 20s and having to carry that with you for the rest of your life, but at least these men got to tell their story for the entire world to hear
@@pabloc8808 Keep in mind that in WW1 a bunch of kids in the UK among other Ally nations were enlisting at the ages of 15, 16, and 17 and were actually going to war and saw combat. I guess back then they were literally taking anyone, but the military recruiters should of known better and refused even if they knew some of them were lying about their ages.
@@Kriegermeister1 Yeah I'm aware. War propaganda, regardless of what side you were on, was messed up, it got actual teenagers enlisting. They'd take just about anyone, all that mattered to them was 1) being a man and 2) looking like you could hold a rifle
I'm Slovak. When Adolf Hitler took control of Czechoslovakia, my great-grandfather fled to Britain and received pilot training in the RAF. He fought in the Battle of Britain and later took part in bombing missions against Germany. My great-grandfather was shot down and killed in action over his native Czechoslovakia on Tuesday, April 10, 1945. Honor and glory to all heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedom!
Highest respect in the world to your Great Grandfather for sacrificing his life to stop the Nazis. One of the greatest battles in WW2 history. Thank you sir for your service. R.I.P.
Everyone gets this wrong. It was not Winter's grandson .... "Do you remember the letter Mike Ranney wrote me (his name was actually Myron “Mike” Ranney)? Do you remember how I ended it? 'I cherish the memory of a question my grandson asked me ....' " [EDIT] Winters was referring to a letter which one of the men under his command (Mike Ranney) had sent him. He is quoting from that letter.
@@doctaflo I understand your confusion with this and I think it is this very point which confuses others as well. I don't know what transpired in the interaction between Maj. Winters and the person who interviewed him, but I can only suppose Winters read Ranney's letter to the person he is talking to before this meeting and so he is now asking the person if he remembers how he ended his recitation of Ranney's letter - that is to say, the final words of the letter he read to him.
Major Winters was referring to a letter to him from Sgt.Mike Ranney, one of his NCO's.The question about being a hero was reference from Ranney's grandson. You must listen carefully & read or "research" reference material. 🤙
I landed in Hamburg Germany the other day and while landing on runway 5, I saw a well kept baseball field just before the the runway. I guess baseball caught on to some degree there since the ww2 American occupation.
This is absolutely spot on. I found that "The Pacific" was much harder to feel this way, and that was due in part to the way Marine Corps worked, and how quick they were to move from point-to-point in the theatre. Still an enjoyable show, but nowhere near as binding as "Band of Brothers".
Exactly. I saw it when it first came out 20 years ago and afterward whenever you heard about the passing off each one of them it was a strange feeling of loss. When Dick Winters died there was a literal news alert about it, I had a few friends text me about it as well.
@@adambydand1214 My biggest problem connecting with the men of The Pacific is that by the time the show came out, all the Veterans had passed away so there was no way to hear them describe the events like we got with Easy Company
The fact that you found the show so difficult to get through is probably the biggest indicator that you two were the perfect people to react to it. Many others wouldn't have had the same level of emotional intelligence or empathy to be as affected by this story in the way that you were, and in many ways, it's for that reason that it may have been lost on them to a degree. "An amazing series that I would never have watched if I knew it would be this tough, and I will never watch it again" is an incredibly apt description for Band of Brothers. It wasn't a series that I 'enjoyed' in the traditional sense, but it did have a profound and permanent impact on how I view the devastating effect that war has on our species in general. For as much as I do enjoy the lighter side of TV and film, art should not be limited to the confines of comforting entertainment. Roger Ebert described the cinematic form as 'the great empathy machine,' and for as thoroughly detailed as the book this series was based off of is, I don't think there's anything on the page of a book that can truly resonate with an audience when compared to seeing the memories that lie behind the eyes of those men being interviewed in the series' closing moments.
The fact that they find this so hard to watch is proof that we are getting weaker as a species (no offense to the girls) I've watched all their reactions. But this shownis reality, it what war looks like. And we owe those that have been through this the opportunity to expose ourselves to the truth and the terror of what war is.
100% agree. I watched 2 reactors yesterday watch BoB and it totally went over their heads. In episode 1 they thought the old man on the bicycle was the training target. I mean WTF. I gave up immediately🤣
Literally the best ending to a show ever. It’s perfect. Side note, I always see the subtitles say ‘My Granny’ when Winters talks about replying to a letter. He actually says ‘Mike Ranney’ who was a member of easy company. He’s the guy who climbs the tree with Lipton in episode 2.
It might have been a bit better if they had included a picture in the corner of the actor when the real men were giving their last statements. I found it hard to put the name of the real veteran with the actor in the show. After I had seen it a few more times I knew who was who when those last comments were made. Of course Winters was easy to remember but the rest were somewhat confusing. I have heard others say this too on their first viewing.
@@Smoshy16 Oh, I was paying attention, it's just that in the final comments when the names were put on the screen it was hard to try to associate the name with the soldier AND listen to and process what the veterans were saying at the same time. When it was on TV it was not possible to go back and replay it. If a picture were added as they were giving their commentary it would have been much clearer. Some were easy to remember, but some were not.
@@Smoshy16 That's a shit take, I can 100% pay attention to something and still forget. You telling me that you've never forgot someone's face or name whilst being bombarded by other peoples faces and names? Now take all of that but add a narrative that you have to follow along with action scenes and random episodes where you meet and focus on a new side character, I think forgetting a name or face on the first view is a pretty normal thing.
I enjoyed watching Band of Brothers with you. Thank you for sitting through it with us old veterans. This will be a memory that you can always be proud of
It's been over 20 years since I first saw this, but that baseball game is still one of the greatest endings I've ever seen. Thank you so much for watching Band of Brothers. It was an extremely tough, but important experience.
The US involvement against Germany and Italy began in North Africa. From there, they moved on to Sicily and then mainland Italy. Finally, D-Day and the invasion of Normandy, France. You saw a good part of the rest. Meanwhile, the US was also fighting Japan throughout various Pacific Islands, the Philippines and Okinawa. Invasion of the main islands of Japan was avoided by the dropping of 2 atomic bombs.
Yeah, but these two are crying over literally every little tiny thing throughout the whole damn series and it’s very annoying.. thank God women aren’t allowed on the front lines. Useless and too emotional.
I'm American and my grandfather fought in Europe in WWII. We watched this show together when it came out. I recall episode 1 came out the weekend before 9/11 and it was an emotional time in general. He had never talked about his own experiences in the war to anyone until he had started seeing these episodes. Overall he was very impressed with the realism of it all. I am coninced there was a whole side to his life I'd never have known had this show not been made.
One of the best reactions to this series. Definitely recommend watching The Pacific, but fair warning, it’s very dark. Band of Brothers is mostly about the brotherhood formed between soldiers, whereas The Pacific explores the mental trauma that soldiers go through. Also combined with the fact that the Pacific campaign against the Imperial Japanese was one of the most brutal military campaigns in modern history. It is a very good series though, very worth watching. Masters Of The Air is a third instalment about the 8th Bomber Wing flying out of England, coming out later this year.
The Pacific is a substantially more grim experience than BoB. You come out of Bastogne and The Breaking Point thinking "that was rough" and then almost every episode of The Pacific is more brutal.
Pacific was just absolutely sickening in comparison with the experience in Europe. Good lord they experienced true hell on earth and, as with the men in Europe, were the absolute definition of heroes.
Don't know how many times I've watched Band of Brothers, loved those men and what they did and I'm not even American, I'm Irish. All of easy company men have passed away, God rest them all. I go to France every year on holidays from Ireland on the Ferry, been to Normandy several times, been to all days beaches, museums, graveyards, Been to Brecourt Manor, Carentan, Utah beach. Lovely statue dedicated to Major Winters between St Maire Du mont and Utah beach.
I went to Dublin and Cork about 10 years ago. gap of Dunloe, Dingle Peninsula, several castles, then we rented out the entire Guinness Factory and had a U2 cover band come and play. I was shocked. Ireland is an amazing country.
I would highly recommend the Band Of Brothers documentary, "We Stand Alone Together". It has extensive interviews with the actual soldiers. Much more than the series.
I have watched numerous reactions to this series on RU-vid and yours is by far the best I've seen. Both of you are amazing people and you've gained a huge admirer. ❤
I highly recommend "The Best Years of Our Lives" about 3 returning World War II veterans. It is emotional but not hard to watch. Thank you for watching this with us. I think you will be a better person for having watched this.
Excellent suggestion, very good movie made right after the war. That would be a good one to see how WWII vets came back from the war and their struggles to adjust to being home. The final episode of the Pacific does a good job showing this as well.
I remember being 13 seeing this with my grandfather whom proudly served in world war as a 1st Lieutenant in the 103rd of the Army. When he watched the speech of the German general he said, “They were forced, their families threatened. So many of those German men had no choice and not enough people know that truth.” I was 13 and didn’t understand his pain at the time. I now watch this every 4th of July with my mom (his daughter). We both cry endlessly while watching, especially because now I know the pain that man endured. It’s a miracle these men didn’t end their lives after everything they saw. The bravest men this world has ever known. My grandfather passed on September 19 2014 (a year after we watched the show together) at the age of 96. I miss him so much, more and more everyday.
My late Maternal Great-Uncle (Walter John Robertson Jr; 1921-2014) served in the British Eighth Army in North Africa and a Veteranof El Alamein (under Field Marshal Montgomery); he enlisted as a Private, survived the war and finished it as a Sergeant. Died January 25th 2014 aged 92. Rest In Peace Great-Uncle Walter
These ladies had ME crying, and I've already watched this series twice over the years--the last time being ten or more years ago. Oh well, it's sometimes good to cry.
I first watched this series back in 2004 while I was training to go to Iraq for my first combat tour. My Grandpa served in the Army in the European Theater and were in the same areas as the 101st as he was with the 83rd Infantry Division. After watching the series, it had felt like you had been though a lot emotionally. My one regret in my life was not watching the series with my Grandpa when I got back. I did not think about it until after he had passed but after coming back from Iraq I was able to talk with him on a different level and ask different questions of him. I was very lucky to have him be able to Commission me as a 2nd Lieutenant once I returned as well. It was a great honor for me and him to share that day. Every now and then I will re-watch this series or parts of it as my Army career winds down. I fell under the 101st Airborne in Iraq and so I can wear the combat patch of the Screaming Eagles. I am glad you two were able to enjoy this series and be thankful for the generation that existed and sacrificed for the betterment of the world. We all stand on the shoulders of giants.
41:05 And that's why shows and movies like Band of Brothers are so important to watch so people can have a better understanding of what happened and the sacrifices that were made by so many people. It becomes more than just words and sentences in some history book.
The ending of episode 10 NEVER fails to bring tears to my eyes, as they are falling as I write this. Words cannot begin to describe the absolute thank these men for thier dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice in ridding the world of our evil.
Ye, its the fact that those men actually went through all that...thats something that is both tragic, heroic and demands respect. But its false to say that the world would have gotten rid of evil. Soviets and Russians never had to deal with their past, their crimes because at the same time they were partly victims and sacrificied also a lot in this war....but because they never had to deal with the darkness and evil in their history, its all lead to what is now happening in Ukraine. And what is sad that now there are lot of people in USA who would just let Ukraine fall, to say "not our problem"....when these men fought to defeat such evil
I loved the scene when Winters was NOT given permission to redeploy to the Pacific. That officer did a good job reading between the lines on Winters's record.
Given that Winters declined to go to Korea just a few years later, I'm guessing this scene was Winters doing what he thought was the honorable, heroic thing, and maybe needing someone else to take the choice away from him.
Out of all the reactions I have seen on Band of Brothers you two have had the most sincere and heartfelt journey of all. My dad fought in Europe in ww2, he passed away 2 years ago at 96. Thank you both
Generation War is a great German miniseries about WWII from the perspective of decent young adults during the war. Really well written. Not as horrifying as BOB. Interesting look at the war from a different perspective. So great to watch you guys melt during the baseball game scene. Thanks for following through with your commitment to finish the series. BOB is tough to watch at times, but obviously so rewarding.
my Dad Was there... I miss you so much Dad! Passed away in 1995.. one thing I regret to this very day is never telling him "Thank-you for your service Dad" my brother served in Viet Nam.. and I served in the US Navy for 6 years... for me it was during Peace Time and never saw War.. By the Grace of God I am so blessed to have never gone thru War..to all the Vets who have gone thru war I say Thank you so very Much..
I am so proud of you guys for making it through it! I have watched every reaction of the Band of Brothers on RU-vid and NOBODY has done a better job! Amazing, real, compassionate reactions and so hard felt. You guys are hands down, the best...
Sense you all watched this show I hope you all give the pacific a chance as well. It follows a unit in the marines getting ready to fight the Japanese. Also made by the same people who made band of brothers.
My grandad flew 30 missions over Europe as a B-17 pilot (well, two as a co-pilot). He made it home, married, had children and grand-children, and died in 1989. He would never talk about the war … but every once in a while when he and I would shoot baskets in the driveway he’d forget what he was doing and he’d stare out at the land behind his old house, twelve acres of green grass and brush and trees. I’d have to call to him a few times to bring him back - ‘Grampy, Grampy … Grampy’. Now that I’m older I wonder if he wasn’t thinking just what Dick Winters thought after that first night in Normandy - that if God saw fit to see him through the war … if he somehow survived … all he wanted was a little plot of land and a life of peace.
I had the pleasure of chatting with Bill Guarnere. A great American and wonderful man. He wrote a cover quote for my novel. These were great Women and Men.
I am so glad you made this video. As a veteran of Iraq, and many more conflicts, I and my brothers can never describe what it is like to experience combat and how close the bond is to those who stand next to you when you are thinking your time has come. Band of Brothers is perfect at giving a glimpse into that closeness of combat veterans and enabling 'civilians' to see just a little bit, what sacrifice is needed and hopefully appreciate us vets, from whatever conflict we come from. Hopefully by watching this, people the next time they see an old veteran shuffling along, carrying physical and mental injuries for the rest of their lives will view them a bit kinder. Whatever war or conflict we fought in, we did so to protect the innocents at a possible cost of our lives and we carry that experience and trauma until we finally RV with our fallen friends in Valhalla. Thanks again
I absolutely love Band of Brothers. The one mistake they made that they actually didn't know about till after it was filmed was that Private Blithe from episode 3 did not die shortly after the war. He survived and went on to fight in Korea, making another parachute jump behind enemy lines, and was eventually promoted to a Company 1st Sergeant and awarded several high ranking commendations.
True but the show is over 20 years old now. You'd think they'd have corrected it by now - especially as most people are watching downloaded versions, not straight off the DVD.
Everyone and their mother tells you to react to the We Stand Alone Together documentary. While I agree, I personally think you would find Ron Livingston's (Nixons actor) "making of" diary on youtube a far happier and more light hearted experience. I love the chemistry of these actors and the behind the scenes of their prep for this series is a wonderful insight into their bonding. All in all I loved you ladies reaction to this series. It is one of my favorite series ever made and it really stands the test of time
Buck Compton A decorated war hero and later a California State judge, the late Lynn "Buck" Compton was a two-sport star at UCLA, earning all-conference honors as a catcher on the baseball team and playing as a two-way guard on both offense and defense for the football team. He reached his Breaking Point in Bastogne.
Thank you for watching this. I know how hard it was for you, and we all appreciate your empathy. To give yourselves an emotional break, you all should watch Ted Lasso. It’s a feel good show that will help repair your souls. 😊
I looked forward to your reviews every week. Your comments were so heartfelt. My grandfather Frank Soben is buried in Belgium. He was in the US Army 30th Infantry Division and killed in October 1944 in taking Aachen, Germany. This show reminds me of what he experienced. Thank you both for such an amazing time.
The mountain scenery that blows everyone away, with the hotel at the lake, was filmed in Switzerland. I've been there myself. It's breathtaking. For the scenes set in Austria and Germany, the Band of Brothers cast and crew went to the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland and the nearby hotel Giessbach. The Bernese area features prominently in Band of Brothers’ final episode, “Points.” Parts of the Bernese Grimsel Pass were used for the site of Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. The Austrian town of Zell am See is represented by the Swiss village of Brienz and the grand hotel at which the main characters stay for episode 10 is, in reality, the hotel Giessbach."
I'm sure whatever I'm writing here is echoed many times in the comments below, but thank you both so much for reacting to the series despite what has been, at times, a torturous experience. BoB may be my favorite TV mini-series of all time and it's so easy for me, during rewatches, to be a little too casual about what the series is trying to get across. But seeing you both react to this with fresh eyes, where every powerful character and scene hits home emotionally, has helped me remember what it was like to watch it for the first time myself. Amazing series of reaction videos. Thank you again.
The reaction of these two young ladies is so pure and raw, it makes the whole series come to a wonderful conclusion. God Bless these young ladies and the Men of Easy Company.
I personally fought in two wars this last 2 decades. The brothers i fought with side by side are closer than my blood families to this days including of our brothers who did not come back home alive. Thank you to you both for the great reaction to the young men and women who fought in WW2 to secure our freedom.
I have watched many people react to Band of Brothers and being a Veteran myself I really appreciate that people do watch this and start to understand the Horror of War and the strong binding that occurs between those who fight them. I believe every High School student around the world should be required to watch this series in its entirety. It might just help prevent the next war . Peace be with you and bless you for committing to watch Band of Brothers
@@jimmers123 The Pacific has it's dark moments but then also brighter episodes such as the one in Sydney Australia. Over time I have come to like the Pacific just slightly more. But yes there are very brutal segments, not quite as wrenching as "Why we Fight" but these two have probably seen enough for now.
I subscribed to HBO specifically to watch this mini-series and it was some of the best money I've ever spent. This Episode is the epitome of bittersweet. Like you I cried happy tears for those that survived and had the opportunity to live out the rest of their days away from war but also sad tears considering how many did not get that same opportunity. At the time I think told everyone I knew that Band of Brothers will go down as one of the greatest miniseries of all time, if not the greatest, ever. I also like to think of it not only as an homage to the men of Easy Company but to every person who served the cause of liberty. It is not too difficult to imagine British, Scottish, Canadian, French, Polish, Belgian, Dutch, Russian, Australian, Indian and millions of other soldiers in the same circumstances fighting and dying under similar circumstances.
@5:00 "We Stand Alone Together" is all interviews of the surviving Easy Company members. All the little snippets of them speaking at the start of each Band of Brothers episode are taken from that documentary. It's actually not nearly as traumatic as watching BB and I highly recommend it. @17:15 Most people miss this and I think you guys did too. When Shifty Powers name is drawn out of the helmet you briefly see that there are no other slips of paper in the helmet. The Company agreed to fix the "lottery" so Shifty got to go home. They only show the empty helmet for a split-second so you barely have time to see it is empty of any other slips of paper. It was really nice you mentioned all the attempts within the German military to assassinate Hitler since there were many attempts. If you have not seen the film 'Valkyrie" (2008) is a really intense film about one of the most famous attempts which almost succeeded. It is very intense and suspenseful and would make a great reaction.
This is the most incredible, touching and poignant show / movie I have ever seen on WWII. I get just as emotional while watching it. These were “real” men, actually most were just boys then. We can never thank that generation enough. My son and I have a tradition of watching this series every 4th of July, Veterans Day and Xmas eve.
Great reaction yet again, ladies! It's strange - no matter how many times I watch this series (I've seen it a million times), the ending never fails to get to me. You finish the series feeling almost proud of the men - it's so immersive and written so well that you feel like you get to know them personally by the time you get to the end. Proud of everything they overcame and all that they accomplished.
Buck Compton who prosecuted the assassin of Bobby Kennedy, when they tell you what these guys all did after the war is incredible. The veterans of WW2 are incredibly humble. They were all so very young when you consider draft age was 18, and many as you heard lied to get into the war. The older officers like Winters was still like 19-22 yrs old running the battalions or running the companies. I always find it crazy to think how young they all were when the war started and if you had ever gone to a veterans reunion they all devolve into their 18-20 yrs old selves when they hang out with one another. Funny as hell when 80-90 yrs old men calling each other out as “the old man” of the group.
Loved watching this with you two, Pacific as many said is another must. Gledajte i “We Stand Alone Together”, to je nezvanična 11-a epizoda 😁 Pozdravi iz Novog Sada 🙂
As a Brazilian, every time I watch band of brothers, I cry, I cry a lot, always in the last episode, Brazil also participated in this war, we also shed our blood for Europe, thank you to everyone who fought for us.
Good catch! I thought so too. One of the things that made this a great production was that there were many such subtle incidents throughout the series.
Thank you for your very genuine reactions. A lots have been said already about this part, but did you noticed how masterfully they presented the final goodbyes from german general to his soldiers. Essentially those words were also what Winters were saying to his soldiers. Excellent idea to put that speech to german officers' mouth.
Thank you for watching this amazing show. - Thank you also for giving us your perspective on not only how difficult this show was to watch, but how you both, as young people in modern Europe were taught about the war… & how this experience has made this side of things a little more real. As an American, I am always interested to see how people from other countries view this show and appreciate learning from those who live much closer to where this took place. I think one of the shows greatest strengths is to show not only the horror of war, but how it affects all of us. Thank you again for sharing your journey with us😘
After seeing all the things these men went through, you can't help but have so much respect for them. And what's even more amazing is that they are all so humble and unassuming in real life. In the follow-up documentary "We stand alone together" (which I highly recommend that you watch) we find out that some of them just continued with their lives after the war without ever even talking about what happened to them in the service. To them it was a just a duty that they needed to do. Maybe it was also because that experience was too painful or maybe they came from a generation that had already experienced suffering while growing up in the depression of the 30's that they were more able to shrug it off. I really hope this series will show future generations how to be honorable men.
I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate you watching and sticking through this. To hear more from the vets there is a documentary called "we stand alone together" it's on RU-vid. It is more interviews of the veterans and I think you guys would appreciate/enjoy it as well. My favorite part of this is the veterans. And I would not recommend you react to the pacific given how hard this was for you. But "we stand alone together" you should definitely take a look at 🙂 peace love and blessings.
You girls did a brilliant job with your reactions to this series and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience in your company. I watch a lot of reactions for 'BoB' and I have never known anyone talk so much during their reactions like you two did. Ps, the last Easy Co. soldier died towards the end of last year (in October I think), that was Bradford Freeman and the last one to die before him was the last officer to die, and that was Lt Ed Shames. Lt Jones (not James) was played by Tom Hanks' son and I was surprised that you didn't spot Michael Fassbender throughout the series, he played the part of Christenson. He was the guy in the first episode who had drank from his canteen and Cpt Sobell ordered him to do the 12 mile March again .
The last thing Winters said about, "Were you a hero in the war Grampa?". It was actually Mike Raney who wrote that about his grandson. He is the guy who was shot in the head by that replacement. I also want to say a word in defense of Operation Paperclip. You equated the American government to to Nazi's. How so? They just finished defeating them! The Soviets would have grabbed those scientists who came to our side and put them to work against us in the Cold War. The Cold War was no joke. The USSR was bent on communist world domination, and many more, tens of.millions more died under them than under the Nazi's. Did the nazi scientests actually advance our technology enough to justify using them? I think that is the question.
These were Men, from virtually every corner of America, all of whom volunteered to become Airborne Infantry. Their shared experiences forged a relationship that few outside of military service can comprehend. We who watched the series owe thanks to Dick Winters for sharing his recollections, to Stephen Ambrose for chronicling the story of Easy and the 101st Airborne in WW II. America went to war to preserve liberty in the western world, helped to rebuild Europe, and asked little more than for a place to bury our dead. For better or worse, that war created a mutual interest in the continued existence of the allied nations, and those that were liberated. " Grandpa, were you a hero in the war? No, but I served with a company of heroes.". We dare not forget their sacrifice, dare not squander their effort in preserving our way of life.
Also, my father served in 170th Evacuation Hospital as a tech sergeant. They followed the 506th through Berchesgaden and several concentration camps. He's gone now with all the others. R.I.P.
I happened to see your reactions to the Band of Brothers after searching the movie clips of the movie. My Dad served in WWII on the U.S.S. in Philadelphia while his brother my Uncle Jim was in Normandy. They rarely shared anything about the war at all with us kids but, I saw them both wipe their tears away as they shared their memories about the War together. I think it was one of the only times I saw my dad cry until some years later we lost my brother during the Vietnam War. I really respected your reactions and assessment of WWII. Thank you for sharing your reactions. Peace
I knew I would shed tears with you in this last chapter, cuz as hard it was watching you suffer in the process, some of the tears at the end of this chapter would be joyful tears. I hope that the journey, even if painful, was worth it.
The last member of Easy Company Bedford Clark Freeman passed away last year in Columbus, Mississippi July 6th, 2022 at 97. Many all the men of Easy company and all veterans of WW2 rest in peace. They really were our Greatest Generation.
Thank you for reacting to this series. The lives and war of all these men is such an important story to share. Hopefully we all can recognize what they went through, what they sacrificed, and just why they earned the name "Greatest Generation". Currahee!
I got to visit the National WWII Museum in New Orleans just days after Stephen Ambrose died. I was in the city to become a Naturalized US Citizen, still on Active Duty in the US Air Force. I toured the museum in my Service Uniform (for the discounted entrance ticket). Among the exhibits were recreations of Normandy and Bastogne. I imagined what it would have been like to be a Glider Pilot on D-Day, or going on night patrol during the Battle of the Bulge. I was the same rank as Frank, but had no subordinates in my department. As I walked through the "forest" I thought how I might lead a squad while keeping an ear out for sudden artillery as a sergeant would.
I’m not sure why watching someone cry their eyes out is beautiful, but I guess it’s because it shows your sympathy for the characters, one of the best programmes ever and possibly the best final episode ever, thank you so much for your reaction!
You recommend it to everybody period if it bothers you congratulations you're human. We owe these men everything, life as we know it wouldn't exist if these men hadn't heeded the call and gave everything for our future. It's not gonna leave you feeling warm and fuzzy but their story deserves to be told. I've been in combat I served in Iraq and Afghanistan even the ones that survive and come home give so much. I can't even imagine what those WW2 vets went through these men were called the greatest generation for a reason and we should all honor them and what they did. Semper Fi!!
Empathy is a hard thing to find these days. Your comment on the juxtaposition of nature and death was spot on, it's so beautiful but so painful to watch.
@@traiascacodreanu4553 soft doesn't mean empathic, and empathic isn't the same as being weak. I get your point, but I think those are two completely different things. People think they have to be strong and so they become detached, that's why empathy isn't common anymore. * *At least from where I stand, your reality can be different
Thank you two for toughing it out and for watching the whole series. It is life changing. When I was a teenager first learning to drive (in the 80's) I would always get frustrated with old people, get annoyed when they drove so slowly in front of me. After this series I looked at old men differently. The men of this era were the bravest and strongest of us all. In America we have come to call these men "The Greatest Generation". What they gave up, what they went through, to rid the world of REAL evil... I will never look at an elderly person the same. I will always respect them. Not just because what war they might have gone through, but what life they must have lived. They made our lives easier. Thank you again for sitting through this series. Much Love!
Combat veteran here. Imagine going through all this. Seeing mangled bodies. Watching friends die. Facing death every day. And then trying to go back to civilian life. Listening to people complain about cell phone reception. Trying to care about movies or television. Knowing that no one can understand. It's difficult to find a reason to keep living.
I was in the first Gulf War. Saw no combat. Was in theater for a year, Saudi, Iraq and Kuwait. Even after my year as a simple 88MIKE over there I had a hard time adjusting back to the civilian world. It seemed almost alien. It's hard to describe. It took me a year to fall back in to some sense of normalcy
I’m so glad you ladies have shown heart felt admiration for the men who left their lives at such a young age and sacrificed everything they knew to volunteer to save the world and preserve freedom. I had a great uncle (my grandfather’s brother) that died with those guys over there. He was buried there. That generation is considered the United States greatest generation to go to Europe without hesitation to liberate people they would never know and eliminate the evil they had to deal with. I hope every generation can remember that is the generation will all should strive to be no matter where in the world you live..
You two are so fucking cute. So glad you finished!! It was great watching you guys experience this ending for the first time. By the way, the lake was in Zell Am See, Austria
Thank you for watching and understanding what these young men did/accomplished. As a UC Military Veteran and a son of a WWII Veteran I feel every facial expression, emotian, caring and attachment to the soldiers. The battle in Bastone was one of the toughest episodes of the series. I would recommend "The Pacific" but your opening comments on never watching this type of movie/series is understandable. That series is the counter offensive in WWII to the bombing on US NAval Base in Hawaii. Thank you for honoring these brave men.
I'm so glad you finished the series. I feel bad for those folks that decide they can't watch it any longer a few episodes in and thus don't get the fully experience that this show represents. Unlike some folks, I think the final episode is one of the best. If you didn't watch the earlier episodes, it wouldn't mean much. But as a final chapter of this saga, it brings the story to a finale perfectly.
I'm Russian , I grew up in a de-gulagized township in Siberia until being able to immigrate to the US in 1995. My grandfather served with the Russian Liberation Army and KONR against the Stalinist government in WWII and later against the Nazi's in the Prague Uprising. My grandmother worked in factories supporting the war effort both were later deported to Koenlag in Sibera where they raised a family, father's parents were Kulaks so they also lived in the Gulag. After the 20th meeting of the Soviets my family was given restricted living passports and rehabilitated as Soviet citizens with most rights returned. By the time i was a kid, the Gulag was reformed to an agricultural base town and I grew up like a normal kid, no one liked talking about the past. Then after the dissolution of the communist party and the Soviet Union we were given free access to immigration based on political asylum as a distressed group , moved to the US on those grounds. These boys in the easy company defeated a powerful oppressive regime and saved the Western world from oppression, it would take another 40 years for another powerful Regime to fall for some of us to find that freedom in the East. God bless the Easy Company and the United States of America.
Incredible reactions, ladies. So many of us are proud of you continuing to stick with it, especially with your previous reservations. God bless you both! I firmly believe this is one of the most powerful projects ever committed to film-the acting, the writing, the effects, the cinematography and more are all astonishing. But I want to give credit to another gifted collaborator that gets little credit- the late, great Michael Kamen who composed the musical score for this masterpiece. His theme is so evocative and powerful and it draws me in everytime I see this program. If you are a music fan you'll find that Michael Kamen has worked with some of the greatest rock musicians of our time. He worked with Pink Floyd, Rush, Aerosmith, Queensryche, Metallica and many more. Be sure to check out his other work!
Thank you for watching this. I truly believe BOB is the greatest project ever assembled for television. My wife is a teacher, and sadly, her students, for the most part, hate America. The refuse to stand for the pledge, and they believe my generation, and my father's generation, were completely evil, and the live in a country with no redeeming qualities. Many of their teachers reinforce this idea. I wish they could be required to watch this series to put things into perspective. The country that they hate fought a war with itself to end slavery on its shores- the only one to ever do so, and it created men like Winters. I am not saying America is unique in creating such men, but I wish they see previous generations within the time that they lived, rather than judging everything by their current sensibilities. I dare say, the men from Easy Company were far more self sacrificing and far less narcissistic than my wife's students. God bless all the souls who sacrificed their lives in WWI and WWII for the freedom of so many generations to come.
All these men have passed on into the pages of history. It is good, proper and a tribute to the men and their families that you watched this miniseries. Your emotional response to their stories will keep their memories alive and will give you a better understanding that freedom is not free. Thanks for watching and responding like you did.
yeah, it'd be wrong to say they suffered as much as everyone else, but honestly, the German people were pretty much slaves to the Nazi regime too, the Wehrmacht (standard German Army) were just doing their duty to the country, unfortunately their country just happened to be ran by scumbags at the time, but because of the Nazis and their stupid ideals many Germans died pointlessly. Obviously i'm not trying to say they had it as bad as everyone else but they still had it pretty bad if they weren't actually a Nazi
If you ever have the chance to go to New Orleans USA, the World War II museum was started with support of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. The author of “The Band of Brothers”, Stephen Ambrose was a professor in New Orleans. The main section of the museum is based on these guys. The Band of Brothers..
*From the National WW2 Museum:* The 7th Infantry Regiment of the US 3rd Infantry Division got there first at about 1600 on the afternoon of May 4. They took Berchtesgaden without firing a shot. While the 7th Regiment fanned out through town, a platoon advanced up the mountain to Obersalzberg. When they arrived at the Berghof, Hitler’s home, they discovered the entire area was heavily damaged by a bombing raid conducted by the RAF on April 25. ... The French 2nd Armored Division arrived a little later that afternoon. Early the next morning, the French made the trek all the way up to the Eagle’s Nest, which was untouched by Allied bombing, and made the most fantastic discovery of all: a wine cellar that contained an estimated half million bottles of the finest wine, champagne, and cognac imaginable. Amongst the cache were thousands of bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, one of the most expensive wines in the world. In 2020, buying a bottle of late vintage Chateau Lafite Rothschild would set you back about $1000. ... Last to arrive to the party was the 101st Airborne; they arrived in Berchtesgaden on the morning of May 5. They may have been last, but they were there to stay the longest. The 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR was the lead element of the 101st to arrive, and the officers and men began by securing the finest billets in town. Col. Sink, commander of the 506th, met with the commanding officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd ID, and informed him that the 101st was relieving them. SHAEF ordered the 3rd ID men in Berchtesgaden back to their area of operations in Salzburg, Austria.
Yes you should watch We Stand Alone Together! Then emotionally prepare and watch The Pacific whenever youre ready :) Also, History Buffs has a video on Band of Brothers and the few inaccuracies the series has. Also an interesting watch
Band of Brothers is more than a film about the men who fought and died in WW2. It must be a constant reminded to those living today of the tremendous sacrifices the greatest generation made to ensure a world free of tyranny, and in particular the protection of what the United States represents. Freedom does not come without a cost, and so today we must guard this nation's founding principles of freedom and liberty from not just enemies beyond our nations borders, but enemies within who seek to undermine everything so many fought and died to preserve.
I watch this series a minimum of twice a year, 4th of July week and Memorial weekend...EVERY YEAR! Love this series!!! I'm a U.S. Army veteran, and to answer your question about if Winters and Nix knew each other before...nope, but throughout your military service...you tend to go through Boot Camp (or Officer Training), individual training, and then different specialty schools with a few people and then you get stationed somewhere together with those same people. Great reactions glad you enjoyed and appreciated the content that you were watching!
