My grandfather fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was an American POW. He passed away in 2001.This series was a way to understand what these guys went through. This is the best series of all time.
My Grandfather stormed the beaches of Normandy and was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. He was shot in the hand by a sniper. He spent the rest of the war at home. He kept his hand. He reenlisted for the Korean War.
@@STMARTIN009 I salute your grandfather as well. He is a hero! These men set the course for old soldiers like me. I will never forget. 🫡🇺🇸duty, honor, country U.S. Army 76-96.
One Winged Ice Angel, part of the definition of "hero" is to say that one is not a "hero." A false "hero" is one who makes up stories about one's self that aren't true.
I am an Englishman in my 80th year and nearing the end of my life.One of my memories as a boy was standing at the roadside and saluting the American troops as they passed through our town on the way to the Normandy Invasion. One of the GIs threw me a rations pack. I will never forget his face and I often wonder if he survived. I have lived a very long and happy life in a democracy free from the evils of a Nazi system which could have been my destiny. I salute the bravery and sacrifice of this generation of men and women and the price that many of them paid so that my generation and future generations could enjoy a quality of life, denied to them.I will never forget them. God Bless them
You know people like you are the reason I respect America a lot. You guys sure know who your real heroes are. You treat them with respect and never forget their sacrifice unlike a lot of other countries.
R.I.P Bradford Freeman, last living member of Easy Company. The things you and your comrades have done for us will never be forgotten and we are grateful that you guys were there to liberate us from tyranny. Rest easy Bradford.
Ed shames is still alive. Not such a big character on the show but he was there from d-day until the end. He's the last surviving easy company officer. There are also others who weren't given a spotlight on the show who are alive.
Very sad to hear that Easy Company's PFC Bradford Freeman passed away at the age of 96 on Sunday. Freeman was last living member of the famous Band of Brothers, Easy Company, 506th, 101st Airborne. He made his first jump on D-Day, made his second jump into the Netherlands, and survived the freezing cold hell of Bastogne. Rest well and Currahee!
To think many from the 506th didn't even reach the ground of Normandy alive... it's a blessing he could live for so long. Respect eternal to all of them.
I grew in Central Pennsylvania very close to where Major Winters grew up and eventually died. My history teacher saw a special showing of this series at a local theater right next to an old man. My teacher asked the man if he served in the war. He replied simply that he did. Shortly after the man left, my teacher learned it was Major Winters himself.
NO surprise there. He was an unassuming man but a great leader. My cousin lives near where he did and would see him on Memorial Day and July 4th parades...but still unassuming. He was a man "For Such a Time as This".
"This night, I took time to thank god for carrying me safely through D-Day, and prayed he would do the same for the days to come. I also promised to God, and myself, that if I were to make it back home someday, I'd find a small piece of land somewhere, and spend the rest of my life in peace."
I am Russian. My father likes to tell a story that his father told him. Unfortunately, I did not know my grandfather, he died before I was born. He fought in the Soviet army and reached Berlin. He talked about the day when they met Soviet and American troops met near the Elbe River, south of Berlin. He talked about how Americans were treated to a meal hungry Soviet soldiers and they were glad that met a cross Berlin on both sides. This day is called "Elbe Day". Today I finished watching this beautiful show of bravery of American soldiers and the terrible war. It seems to me that the people began to forget how terrible war. We must keep this in mind so as not to start World War III. Sorry for my English.
Today, my grandfather just passed away, he’s was 93 years old. He served in the British Indian Infantry division, part of the group that took Burma back from the Japanese. I’m very emotional right now, as he was such a great man, and I always loved hearing his stories about the war. He told me before that I can keep his medals that he got from the war. The world has lost another great veteran, and I have also lost an incredible grandfather, I will miss you, and I love you eternally. Rest in peace grandad.
I'm 38, British, my dads mums brother fought in Burma when he was a young man during WW2. Long after the war he later died in his late 30's due to some kind of shell-shock PTSD - his mind caused his nervous system to break down or something like that, my dad said it was extremely heart breaking for him to see his uncle physically deteriorate how he did - just because of all the bombs he faced and almost lost limbs to. Both my grandfathers didn't fight in WW2, my dads dads brother (born 1920) was a reconnaissance soldier in Europe he luckily died from old age, but alone, in his sleep in his 80's. For as long as I'm able I'll never ever sell his medals.
Also british 26 my grandad also faught in Burma I have his medals proudly on the wall he was my hero his brother flew spitfires another hero of mine let all veterans rest in peace last we forget
My great grandfather on my moms side would be 103 this year, he enlisted a few years before Pearl Harbor I’m pretty sure, he fought in the pacific and maned the AA guns on a battleship, don’t remember which one he told me though sadly. My great uncle on my dads side fought in North Africa and Europe, and my great grandfather on my dads side was a B-17 pilot, stationed out of England, my dad told me stories of what my grandfather did, even said his escorts were the famed Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney a few times. Truly the greatest generation, respect to all.
Same here. Had four uncles who fought in the European Theater. One landed on Omaha Beach first Wave. Another fought at the Battle Of The Bulge. Third during Battle Of Colmar Pocket where he was captured by the Germans and sent to POW camp until liberation. The fourth uncle in some God forsaken places in Belgium, France, and Germany. All decorated Purple Heart. Two Silver Stars. One Bronze recipient. All came back and never spoke the horrors. The Greatest Generation. RIP brave soldiers.
My Father was a World War 2 Army Veteran fighting in the Pacific Jungle Theater. I've watched Band of Brothers many times and I bawl like a baby each time at the end when Richard Winters speaking, "Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?" His answer: "No, but I fought in a Company of Heroes". You were all heroes, thank you for your courageous bravery and service.
Only just watching it for the first time currently, had long been my brothers favourite show too. Just finished the crossroads episode, "that" scene on the subway had me in bits..
@@xgenesysx overrated? Who Richard Winters??? What saying he's overrated supposed to mean like he get to much attention or blown out praise?? The man was a Major in his mid 20s that alone deserves praise more to say what you've done with your life
My great-grandfather served in the British army, Survived the Normandy landings, Took part in Operation Market Garden and fought through africa as well. Every time I hear this I think of him. I have his medals in my room as well, Given them to my mum when she was young.
+Beerlover2007 .Dear Sir,well done to your great grandfather..A hero as far as i am concerned(im 58).My father served in a Japanese P.O.W. camp from 1941..Survived,i have his 1 and only medal. Please keep your great grand fathers medals as long as you can..Then pass down to your family if you have one. All the best
+Beerlover2007 great warriors of the time i salute to you all who have fought in world war 2 and who have died for their contry and to those who still lived from injures. *salute*
+Stewart mccombe God Blessed US ALL with such men as these ! My Dad and his brothers served in the ETO and Pacific. A family friend, Abe Abrams I believe was his name, spent the entire war in the Philippines and was a guest of the JIA at Bataan. The Pacific certainly was a different kind of war. The general conduct of the Japanese and his descriptions of the treatment of Allied prisoners and civilians who crossed their path was unspeakable. In any of the occupied countries no female was safe, no child innocent. The Japanese soldiers were trained under brutal rules and under threats of violence to become ruthless, soulless killers. It's hard to believe the Japanese high command would even leave thousands of their own troops without supplies, especially food for instance, and cannibalism became commonplace for THEIR survival ! I never read THAT in a history book at school .
I worked at a gun store in Las Vegas called "Las Vegas Gun Range." and we would rent out machine guns to tourists and once in a while we'd get celebrities, I could care less bout what movies their in. The real celebrities to me were the veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. I'm a history buff and I read about famous battles in all wars. One day we had a senior citizen bring his grandsons over to shoot and I asked if he was going to shoot, he said he did enough shooting in WWII in the Hurtgen forest. My eyes grew big as saucer plates and asked "The Death Factory?" he was surprised I knew and I just had to go around the counter and shake his hand saying "thank you". I took pictures with him holding an M1 Garand and I couldn't help shedding a few tears. When He left I gave him a hug and said "Thank you for keeping us free." GOD BLESS ALL VETS.
The last combat veteran was Claude Choules who served in the British Royal Navy (and later the Royal Australian Navy) and died 5 May 2011, aged 110. The last veteran who served in the trenches was Harry Patch (British Army) who died on 25 July 2009, aged 111.
And the point of your insult was? Why on earth would I lie? The sacrifice of those young men was unimaginable and enough to move anyone to tears, except it seems an idiot.
My grandfather was a paratrooper for the British army and he fought in France, Belgium, Holland. He never spoke to me about the war, but he told my father that he saw some of his best friends die in horrific ways. He also said that the German soldier was a different breed, and that they were fantastic fighters, the best. He always respected them since his death.
Some recently released documents show that the German Army gave out some drug very similar to Meth. Can't remember the name but it began with a P (maybe Previtin?) . hence their endurance and bravery. The Brits got wind of this when they examined the kit of a shot down German pilot. The US experimented giving barbituates to pilots.
Absolute best thing ever created for viewing. I watch it 6-7 times a year since it came out. Literally wanted and had my 3rd child because of this. Both my boys are in the Army now. Couldn’t be prouder.
Still get a tear in my eye hearing this theme nearly 20years after the first time in saw this series.... incredible mini series, probably the best ever
You have to admit, this is true: They were just ordinary men, who did extraordinary things. This applies to all war veterans everywhere. This theme always brings a tear to my eyes.
My grandfather served in the Philippines during WW2, fighting Japanese forces from the mountains. Although he passed on a few years ago, I am eternally grateful for what he did. I'm proud to be called his grandson. Missing you, Papang.
As someone who’s family is from the Philippines, thank you so much for your dad’s service! If it weren’t for him and countless other brave men and women, we wouldn’t be here today, in a world free from evil
Grandfather also fought for the USAFE passed in 2009 a mess sergeant he told us stories of how he did nothing as a cook. I knew it was bunk because in bataan they had little to no food. And yet they held on. He never told us how he escaped the Death March. He never told us what he did in between the fall of bataan and liberation. Real heroes dont talk about it for their own reasons. He kept his reasons with him when he passed,
This song was at my grandfather funeral. I can never listen to this without any tears appearing. He served in the Welsh Guards, and deployed to the likes of Northern Ireland and the Falklands. I was honoured and privileged to carry his coffin bearing the Welsh Guards flag and cap. He passed away 6 months ago today and I'm still going through the grieving process. I will always remember you grandad. xxxxxxxx
"Went the day well? We died and never knew - But for good or ill, Freedom, we died for You. "When you go home, tell them of us and say 'For your Tomorrow, these gave their Today.' " Requiescant In Pace Amen
@montvilleo These are two separate epitaphs written by John Maxwell Edmonds (1875-1958), and have each separately been used on various War Memorials, notably in England, especially to commemorate soldiers lost in WW I, and again in WW II.
"The story of 'The Battle of The Bulge' as told today is one of Patton coming to the rescue of the encircled 101st Airbourne" No member of the 101st has ever agreed that the division needed to be rescued. That always inspires me when times get rough
My father in law fought in the Bulge with Patton ,one Christmas he saw my PAC boots as a gift and held to admire them and said there was a day during the war that he would trade everything he owned for my pair of boots . I will never ,ever forget it ! RIP .
Band of Brothers is one of, if not the best, the greatest WWII shows out there. I salute each and every single member of Easy, along with the rest of the Allied armies
The Band of Brothers is a fictional company though still salute every man that was out there. Pay respect to every single soldier that fight their lives off of that battlefield.
The German Army Orchestra played this soundtrack during the great tattoo in Berlin (großer Zapfenstreich) in honor of the soldiers who fought in Afghanistan. It was quite a surprise to hear that being played by a modern army and for such an important event, but I enjoyed every second of it
The fallen fought a war that wasn't theirs. Their lifes were wasted by the goverment. The Taliban conquered the whole Country in 1 Week. The Money, the men were lost for nothing. Mothers and fathers lost their sons for NOTHING.
good lord no other theme has regularly brought me close to tears than this. that chord progression at 0:40 and especially at 1:40. the rising tension and sadness. the reaching out. then absolute silence. then the soft yet brave resolution. I cannot say enough good things about this
About a year ago, my grandfather passed away. He didn't fight in WWII (he was only a teenager by then - and with Belgium being occupied, he didn't have much of an army to join), but he served with the Belgian S.A.S. post-war. When I grew up, we used to watch Band of Brothers together. And we kept re-watching, sharing his stories (from his time in the army, the shennanigans they did,...) and when he passed away, I decided that we should play on this song at his funeral. Every time I listen to this, I think of him. I miss you, my old friend.
+miel1945 heheh, that reminds me of my grandfather as well. He was a first generation American whose family was from Mexico. He never saw combat in World War Two, but he did go to Germany in 1946, thus considering him a World War Two veteran by US standards. It was also at that time he met my grandmother in Munich. He went on to serve in Korea and Vietnam during those wars. After he passed away, I inherited his truck. The truck still has the stickers on it saying he was a veteran of all three of those wars. But I don't really remember him as a veteran. I respect him as one, but i love him as my grandfather. I will see him again one day, I'm sure of it. I'm not one to normally post stuff like this especially about my family, but i read your story, and i thought i'f tell you. Every word of it is true. I swear to it. I'm sure your grandfather is resting peacefully and I personally believe, like me, you will meet up with him again one day. - TR115
My great uncle served in the U.S Navy during WWII, and he was killed in the Battle of the Atlantic by a German submarine. Unfortunately, no remains were found and the only items were buried was his watch he had left behind. #Veteransday Salute the troops!
This song makes me so mad sometimes, not because it is a anger-inducing song, but it just makes me think. About my generation and those to come who know and care less and less about the second world war, and the men who fought in it, they grow up with call of duty and action movies not quite knowing the horror and sacrifice these men had to go through and endure, it makes me SO MAD that this greatest generation is being forgotten as we speak.
Nolan Norris I was never taught about the world wars at school, all I learnt about was alcohol prohibition in America and Vietnam. As I have turned 18 I now have a deep interest for all things WW1/2. I have visited the Somme, and would love to visit other battlefields.
Nolan Norris I feel the same way. If I had a nickel for every time I asked myself "What has this country and the world come to?" I'd be the richest man around. I think it's an absolute travesty. My little cousin asked me who won WWII. I think it's an absolute shame. The world and America especially has gone to the dogs. We used to be so mighty and seen as an example for other nations. We were a beacon of hope. I like to think that we still are, but the American Dream and the honor and identity associated with that sacred ideal and the recognition of the blood and sacrifice which has gone towards defending and maintaining that ideal for future generations not just in the states, but all over is disappearing more and more.
Nolan Norris This is just how it is, and it's like this for every country. I doubt you know a lot of stories about what happened in the Civil War, and twice as many Americans died then as compared to World War II. As time goes on it becomes less about knowing the horror stories, and the sacrifices, and more about basic textbook information. This is just how humanity is, no point in getting angry about it.
Grogritark I'd recommend Sedan for a visit. The French and Germans fought there in 1870 when Germany became Germany, and that's where Germany crossed the Meuse just before their quick victory over France and Britain in 1940.
It is that exact distaste you have for the ignorance of our fellow Americans that inspires me to keep the memory of our slowly dissapearing vets of WW2 by doing things like in depth research, visiting Normandy and watching wonderful shows like BOB. When I have kids this will be one of the first things they learned about, how lucky they are that such brave men sacrificed their lives for them and their futures.
@@serbe4662 That's "CAPTAIN SOBEL" to you Sir, Sobel didn't do great as a combat leader, I agree but it was his training that made easy company what it was. Many of the easy boys owe Cpt. Sobel for making it out of the war.
A lot of people seem to forget that these men paid the ultimate sacrifice, I can never repay them for what they did, except to try live your life to the fullest, I had 2 great uncles that were in the RAF during WW2 in North Africa fighting Rommel, thankfully they both came back alive after being shot down numerous times and crash landing numerous times, I will be forever grateful, it's up to us as the current generation to make sure the story of these great men whether British,Canadian or American does not die.
A generation of heroes. Unfortunately their numbers are dwindling and soon they will be all gone. That's why we can't forget men like your uncles who were willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for their country
tommy3lions You comparing that to brexit is truly the biggest disservice to their sacrifice I've seen in quite a while. Should reevaluate your stance and do a little history recap to understand the sheer scale and threat posed by the enemy.
Mortal Peace Sorry mate, they fought for the sovereignty and independence of our nation, we voted for the same thing, similarity indeed albeit on a much much lesser scale, I apologise for thinking differently to you mate,
My great grandfather served as a paratrooper in the 101st he survived the war served 41 to 45 he died a few days ago And i just need to come back and listen to this because this is beutiful my grandfathers actions were so amazing that it inspired me to sign up and i did i was stationed in a fort in texas where today i am still there and i salute all those paratroopers who fought for their families
My Great Uncle was a captain in the war and was a beach master on Omaha. He went in before the first wave in the attack. He directed the landing on that beach and helped soldiers out of the boats. He was one of the first American soldiers to land in France that day. He also helped land General Patton in the invasion of Sicily at Salerno. He also served in North Africa. On Omaha, he was standing under heavy German fire. Somehow he made it out alive that day. He later served in the Korean War. He served in the Army in WW2, the Coast Guard in Korea, and then served in the Marine Corps, and Navy. He went to VMI and graduated at age 22 and was 35 in 44. After the war he became a sherriff. He never spoke much about his wartime experiences and I would do anything to go back and meet him before his passing. Rest in Peace Captain F Perry Williams and the rest of the soldiers who sacrificed everything as boys and served in the war.
Rest in Peace all members of the band of Brothers. You will be missed. The greatest generation. I have always wanted to talk to one of you. I know that there is still 9 alive but anyways. Thank you for helping europe ;D
I dont know what i will be able to say to my grandchildren, about my life, about what i did in my life. My comfortable and peaceful life. I wish i was a hero like my grandad, he would call me a dumb fuck to say that, to think that fighting during a war is something that someone could wish. I guess i'll tell my grand children that their great-great grandpa was a poor Cajun boy from Louisiana who was sent in Europe to fight in France because he could speak French, that he came back with a purple Heart after he was injured in Aachen, Germany. I'll show them this purple heart, this Bronze star that i'll always have and tell them that if a grandfather like me is not a great exemple to follow, at least they have a blood and a name they can be proud of. As you would say in your Cajun French, "Laissez les bons temps rouler !" . Dieu te bénisse Grandpa. God bless our country
Col. Edward Shames - a World War II veteran who fought in some of the most significant battles and was the last surviving officer of the company that inspired the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers" - has died at age 99. R.I.P., Sir and thank you for your service.
I can't believe most of these heroes from easy or ww2 in general will no longer be with us. When i found out Major Richard Winters died in 2011 i almost cried, as i had always wanted to meet him. We salute every man for their grand valour.
That's life, people die. Your job is to create a lasting impression so that your grandson looks back at what you did in wonder and amazement just like you look at these men.
Nathaniel Maier Wild Bill died of a ruptured aneurysm, which an aneurysm is a localized, blood-filled balloon-like bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, which a battle named Battle of the Bulge was one of few that Wild Bill served in. RIP
I’m 28. Born 12/12/1994. I’m part of a generation that got to see the last moments of the only generation where men were men and they were true patriots. True warriors. To the men of easy company, you will be missed. I wish I got to stand next to men like you guys.
+Murk Bernson Those "over-rated" British soldiers were the reason Nazi Germany didn't take over Europe and win the war, for 3 years they held off the Axis powers when all over European countries rolled over. Try to read a book before you comment your clueless opinions.
RIP to the amazing Michael Kamen who wrote this amazing piece of music. Also, to all the men of Easy Co who have passed on and all who have joined them in their fight for our freedoms. Thank you all and Godspeed!
My neighbor fought in WWII in the U.S. Army. Never once did he talk about what happened during the war and I can't say that I blame him for not wanting to. My mom asked if he had anything left from the war like his uniforms or anything and he said "After I returned from the war and then got married to my lovely wife, I took all of my uniforms, folded them neatly, took all of my ribbons and medals, all the paperwork I had and placed it in a neat pile. I then dumped kerosene on them and set it all on fire." When she asked him why he did that, he told her "During that time, I have seen things no man should ever see, I have heard things no man should hear and I have seen many of my friends die out there and in my arms. Why should I have a piece of cloth or metal remind me of something so horrible when my memories will haunt me until I pass?" Though I do wish I knew where he was during the war, I am happy he was able to be such a great man until his passing a few years back.
A series made with such love and passion to this day the actors still embody some of the traits of their characters. You really feel like you got to know at least a piece of each of the real guys
greatest tv series ever, so detailed like an actual ww2 documentary but with the action of the critically acclaimed blockbuster saving private ryan. wish it was 20 parts or more. simply amazing 10/10
+WAJG_96 Totally agree - I have watched most episodes over and over - and the actors were so good. Superb performance from Damien Lewis in his usual understated way.
My dad remembered cheering the American soldiers on through Ipswich, Queensland, Australia on they way to the Philippines as a kid and the soldiers throwing candy bars to the kids in return - he never forgot it.
One of the greatest soundtracks to the greatest masterpiece created in the history of Cinema. Rest easy Easy Company, truly the greatest generation of heroes.
My grandad was in the armored division that saved Easy Company at Bastogne. He served in an M-24 Chaffee light tank. He was a scout for the larger, heavyer Shermans. He was originally the radio operator/machine gunner but his commander got shot by a sniper, so he became the new commander. Hell of a promotion.
I had two uncles who served in WW2 named Malcolm and Terrell. Both spent time as prisoners of war of the Nazis. I can’t remember the difference, but one of them was freed, and one of them, (I’m pretty sure it was Uncle Malcolm) escaped and survived out in the woods for about a week or so living off the land until he was rescued by another platoon. Though I never met them, I thank God that they both survived. Thank you for your service and courage through the tough times and horrors of war, my dear uncles ❤️❤️❤️. What you saw and experienced I can’t imagine, and I can’t wait to meet both of you one day in paradise
I feel you. I had 5 or 6 relatives, maybe more, that served in the war. I never got to meet them either, though. I know they all survived and lived long, happy, and free lives
As you can see from the photo, I am a US Army veteran. NOTHING, and I mean nothing is the same as being in combat. Not divorce, not getting fired from a job, nothing! Seeing your best friend lying there with their head blown off by mortar is horrifying. And "Crappy Nappy" is right. Younger people don't care about us, or those who died to protect them. It is like a bumper sticker I once saw that said, "Those of you who won't support our troops, feel free to get in front of them."
Oh my god your a vetaren how you spell it idk im a kid aaaand i respect a lot off you you saw every thing happen are you purple heart? and i have some quistions if you dont wanna awnser dosent matter numer 1 what whas the experiance like? 2 where you infantry/airborne 3 where you shocked by the dead bodys 4 and last whas it nerve wrecking?
Sir, I am from this generation, and I just kinda feel shame of all those who don't respect the veterans. We went on a schooltrip once to Ieper and Albert, those were some places that got hit pretty bad in WW1. We went to a very big graveyard of the fallen soldiers, it was very emotional. I feel the deepest respect to those men and of course the men and women of other wars that were and will be fought. I was really angry at some of my classmates, some putted 'selfies' on social media where they were laughing on the graveyard with the graves of those men behind them. There is just so much disrespect towards them. So I just want you to know sir, that there are still some people who do think rational and know that it was not easy for you guys. Big respect! ps. sry if my english is bad, for it is not my mother-tongue
I literally just posted a super long comment on this video -- talking about how this generation and those to come will never understand the sacrifices made from our men, especially in WWII. And it breaks my heart. I am twenty-five years old, and I am here to tell you that I love you and all of the soldiers that have, or currently do serve our country. Before I die, I want to go to Arlington to pay respect. But most of all, I want to walk among the soldiers of WWII. I am probably going to bawl my eyes out, hell, I'm about to cry now as I type. There are no words to describe how much I respect, admire and love all of those soldiers. The things that were sacrificed and done by your brave and outstanding generation, often times makes me wish I had been born back then, so that I could experience the company of such extraordinary men, personally. I wish I could hug every one of you and thank each of you personally. I only hope that the compassion those of us feel, and the knowledge that we hold of your generation never dies; that the torch will pass on so that the flame of your generation never fades. You were the bravest of men our country has ever known, in my eyes. God bless
I love this series, partially because of my grandfather. My grandfather was a prisoner of war and survived the German death camp. Nearing the end of the war, the prisoners from the camp were shipped to Auschwitz, during that transport my grandfather and his friend managed to escaped. He managed to escape because of these brave soldiers pushing forward and the Germans started evacuating some of the camps. On his way back home he had to pass through the Ardens just after battle of the bulge, nothing was left standing accept the church. My grandfather was injured and weak and for a couple weeks he was taken care of by American soldier in their base. I remember my grandfather talking about an American lieutenant who had a crush on a local girl, but he didn’t speak French. My grandfather spoke french and he found out that the girl also like the lieutenant, so he set them up. My grandfather always wondered what became of those 2 love birds. It is thanks to all the brave soldiers and Easy company who sacrificed everything so that I could have pleasure and fortune to have known and loved my grandfather. My grandfather took care of me like my father, because my real father was never there. I miss him so bad..
I first heard this theme back when the show first first came out in 2001. I didn't remember much of the show then (likely because I wasn't allowed to actually watch it), but I remember how the the music brought me to the verge of tears when it would soar near the end. All these years later I still get that lump in my throat.
Shaina Erika same here back then my family would watch it every Christmas and thanksgiving as a way to not forget what they have done I would always get emotional when this came on and still do to this day
My grandfather fought in WWII, he was in the artillery division. He remembered seeing these brave men every day from D-Day to the end of the war. He took part in the battle of the Bulge saving them from the Nazis. RIP to all who served.
oh man... when those strings really kick in at 1:30... i remember watching this show as a kid with my brother and father. one of the best, if not the best, show ever made. may those honorable warriors and great men rest in peace.
People forget. They were boys. The average age was around 22 for enlisted, 26 for NCO’s and lower officers. Just imagine this country going to war now on that scale. Our society now will never make the sacrifices these boys did in order to ensure liberty and justice. Our 22 year olds today would rather join blm, antifa, make a tiktoc, dye their hair purple and burn down their own cities.
@@Ziggopotamus take the hateful rhetoric somewhere else. Don’t disrespect a song from a series about men who went beyond anything most people today will do.
I barely ever cry but EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear this theme or watch the intro to Band of Brothers I get teary eyed. I just can't control it, probably the best series I'll ever watch even though it's fairly short. So beautiful. 😢
My Great Grandfather was a Lance Naik (Corporal) in the Bombay Light Infantry division of the British Indian army during WW2. He died along with 5000 other Indian bravehearts in Italy. I can feel this theme surge right into my heart. Salute to all those brave men, from all corners of the world, from all walks of life, who did the ultimate sacrifice to protect our world from stepping into a thousand years of darkness.
My brother, dad and myself used to watch Band of Brothers and The Pacific religiously. Goin on 6 years my dads been gone, first time I’ve heard this theme in years. It’ll hit ya in the gut like a sack of bricks but man what beautiful music.
Love this show. I have watched it many times and it still holds me. They were the best generation. Love the theme music so much I am learning to play it on the piano.
I am an amateur WWII historian with a small library and a few collectibles. I have learned many fascinating things about that war. One unrecognized thing is that there are many U.S. graves and small cemeteries throughout France and Europe. A long time ago I read that they were well kept by the local people. I hope the next generation sees fit to continue doing so.
I made a regrettable mistake. I decided to play this exquisite track, composed for an even more exquisite show, during a crowded afternoon bus ride. I completely forgot why I usually reserve this musical masterpiece for solitary moments. Predictably, it didn't take long for the intense emotions of the series, my personal connection as a paratrooper, and the profound stories of the heroes within to resurface. Despite my best efforts, I found myself shedding a solitary tear during that bus journey. A heartfelt appreciation extends eternally to our veterans, with a special place in my heart for the paratroopers among them.
"From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be rememberèd- We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother."
