Points | BAND OF BROTHERS | Reaction Episode 10 

You two are the first reactors I watched who knew the “Shifty” lottery was rigged. Shifty absolutely deserved it.

Have to watch the Documentary "We Stand Alone Together "...it's where the intro of the real men talking comes from at beginning of each episode comes from

The last surviving member of the WW2 complement of Easy Company was Bradford C. Freeman (born 1924), who was a mortarman (I believe) and who attained the rank of Private, First Class. He died on July 3, 2022, at the age of 97. And with that, the entire WW2 complement of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, has passed into history. Gentlemen, and all the other soldiers you represented - thank you. Thank you for your service. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.

"I served in the company of heroes" kills me every goddamned time.

Here is a little Six Degrees of Separation tidbit. In 1974 an author named Peter Bencheley was researching a fiction novel about sharks, and one of his prime sources was a book titled 'Myth and maneater: The story of the shark.' penned by Easy Company veteran David Webster. Bencheley's book, 'Jaws', was later turned into a movie directed by Steven Spielberg - the creator of 'Band of Brothers.'

I have seen lots and lots of reactions to Band of Brothers, and you two are the most precious and sweetest reactors I have seen. So refreshing to see young ladies of your generation have such interest and respect and reverence to the greatest generation. Thank you!

If you want, there is a beautiful documentary from which the initial interviews were taken... We stand alone together .... 100% worth it. Also, if you are going to watch The Pacific keep in mind that is more harsh, the Japanese soldier had a different mindset.

Winters mentioned to Executive Producer (and honorary Easy co member) Erik Jendresen that his favorite memory from the war was when he woke Nixon up in Holland by pouring what he thought was water on Nix. Jendresen said that Winters’ laugh when he told the story was deep and hearty, in spite of having told it countless times.

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!

I never knew I could cry so much during a show just hearing what everyone went out to do afterwards, to live a normal life. For some reason the Winters voiceover going "Joe Liebgott returned to San Francisco, and drove his cab" as it shows him being happy playing baseball with his comrades just fucks me up.

Ladies, you have had one of the best reactions I have seen to BoB. You absolutely need to see the documentary We Stand Alone Together. It is where the interview clips come from. Bittersweet but absolutely must watch. You'll be glad you did

Your reaction to this series was well beyond your years. Most people react to it but they don't fully understand it, you come across as coming to understand. I am the daughter of a combat veteran from Korea, just as bloody and deadly and left my Dad with serious emotional scars. He used to say "not many in your generation truly get it and thats why I tell you about it, because you get it and respect it." You two get it and respect it. I'm impressed!

Hermann Göring was the commander of the German Luftwaffe (air force) in WWII. A fighter ace from WWI, Göring was one of the most powerful and influential figures in the entire Nazi regime. After this watch, you should consider watching both the Pacific and Masters of the Air. The Pacific is about the Marines that conducted amphibious landings against the Japanese, and Masters of the Air is about the bombing campaign against Germany.

When Dick Winters passed away years ago, the funeral for him was private but it is believed over 1,000 or more attended, including some of the cast members from Band of Brothers and the remaining survivors of Easy Company. You have one more episode to watch for Band of Brothers and that is it. But this series illustrates how kids became men over the course of three years.

Probably the best, most Earnest reaction I've ever seen to Band of Brothers on RU-vid. Really enjoyed watching you guys watch this show. Love the emotion and respect you guys showed for the material, you guys are awesome..❤

Dick Winters farm was in Pennsylvania near Gettysburg. There is a history museum there called "The Gettysburg Museum of History) (ya don't say lol). When Dick Winters passed away, all of his memorabilia was donated to the Museum. It is one of the best history museums I have ever seen, and i have a degree in history lol.

You now must, must, must watch the documentary, “We stand alone, together.” It’s where all the interiews with the real men of Easy Company come from and is the unoffical 11th episode of the series.

When I got back from Afghanistan, my unit lost more guys than they did on the deployment. Suicides, overdoses, car accidents, one guy was shot to death by the cops. All that energy, all that strain, all that stress, it has to go somewhere. For a lot of guys, it didn't go to very good places.

My son and I are doing the 2 week Band of Brothers tour in July. We fly to England,cross the English channel,and tour the battlefields where Easy fought. We end up at the Eagles Nest.

Hermann Goerring had a lot of titles. He was the commander of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), and IIRC, he was the #2 man in the Reich.

"Band of Brothers" will stay with you in ways other shows, of any kind, cannot. Thank you for taking the time to watch it. Like so many others, I watch BoB reactions because I want to see others experience it. So, I've seen plenty of them. I've quit on quite a few, because the reactors were lacking something. However, the nearly perfect blend of humor, observation, and sincerity makes yours one of the best I've seen. It's a shame we can only give one "like" per episode. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You've paid a wonderful tribute to the men of Easy Company, and all combat veterans.

I'm not crying, YOU ARE 😭😭😭😭 Great reaction. Normally reactors have a hard time understanding the little things and also the crucial things in this show. But you nailed every episode.

Ladies, this has been a joy. Thank you SO much. Are yall ready for ‘The Pacific’ and ‘Masters of the Air.’

Yes you now have to watch "We Stand Alone Together " the Documentary - it's a must.

I have to say that you two are a delight to watch. You are incredibly observant and insightful, you pick up on the smallest of details that I didn't even pick up until my 3rd or 4th viewing.

Every Memorial Day Weekend I watch this series! It’s one of my favorite times of the year! I served in the Army from 97-01 and I consider myself a pretty “tough” guy…but when Lt Col Winters delivers that final line of the series, “I served in a company of heroes”, it always reduces me to tears! What an amazing group of soldiers! 🇺🇸

Thanks Ladies. It warms my heart to see younger people get in touch with history. And great insight throughout.

The documentary is a must watch

There is a vid on youtube called Ron Livingston's Band of Brothers full video diary. It's a vlog by Nixon during a boot camp they had for the actors before filming the show. There they learned how to act as soldiers. It's a fun watch and probably one of the first vlogs ever since it was before youtube existed.

The "What is this?" item, Harry was wondering about, is called a knife rest. You would lay your dinner knife onto it, next to your plate, rather that laying your knife across the top of your plate.

It was a sign of respect, to let the german officer keep his sidearm. Winters wrote about it, in his book. In reality, he accepted to take the pistol and later saw, that it had never been fired.

Easy Company is the most ironic name in military history. From D-DAY all the way to Hitler's Eagle's Nest, there was nothing Easy about it. I never want things I love to end, but you want the pain to end for these Men, and the peace to begin. The German Field Marshall's speech is actually what ties the entire concept of of the series together unexpectedly. I implore you to see "We Stand Alone Together" and Ron Livingston's (Nixon) Bootcamp Diary. It makes you appreciate the series even more unbelievably. "Were you a hero in the War Grandpa? Grandpa says no, but I served in a company of heroes" Near tears every time. Thank you for taking this journey. Currahee! ♠

It aged so well because of how many practical effects they used. It always ages better than CGI

As someone who moved from California to Prague, and has gotten to go around Europe a bit, I highly recommend visiting pretty much anywhere in Europe, there are so many wonderful places to see 😊

The Pacific and then Masters of the Air.

Discovered your channel just a few hours after you posted your reaction to the first episode, so happy to see you go through all 10 episodes. Please watch The Pacific next! Same people that made Band of Brothers

Unfortunately, all of the Easy Company men have since passed away. Major Winters died in an assisted care facility in 2011 and the last surviving member died a few years ago.

There is an accompaning documentry with interviews of the vets. It's a must watch.

Having Liebgott translate the General's speech, right after his no innocent German officer scene, is a very nice touch

Hermann Wilhelm Göring (12 January 1893 - 15 October 1946) was a German politician, military leader, and convicted war criminal. He was one of the most powerful figures in the Nazi Party, which ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945.

Hate to tell you this but you still have one more episode to go ladies. It's a documentary, Episode 11 "We Stand Alone Together" and it's an absolute must. It's pretty much the real men of EZ telling their stories, a peek in on one of their reunions, and a walk thru the woods of Bastone with Guarnere and Toye. You have to do it. ✌Peace✌

28:16: "Who knows where we would have been today, if it weren't for them." Thank you for getting that point across Haylo & Kiss. Anyone who can end up making that statement PROVES they understood everything this show is about; it's deepest, most profound theme." And also that you know that, albeit some creative liberties like you mentioned, so many of the events and interactions you see in this amazing production, even things that were said back in the day, came directly from the first-hand accounts of the men themselves from their interviews for the original book written by Stephen Ambrose in the 1990's. They have all left us now, over twenty years on since the series first came out in (2001), but they are NOT forgotten. This series does so much to help us truly feel for and appreciate that amazing generation, that came up from the Great Depression, thereby taking nothing for granted and having such a hard work ethic second to none, and carrying those necessary strengths and attributes into a great war that was necessary to push back the empirical tyrants in the world -- all with a victory that allowed us ALL to be born into and benefit from the liberties preserved to this day from their efforts. ALL of us benefit. It's so moving to watch (or should I say experience) this.. The Best TV series ever made, IMO- for these reasons great alone. Enjoyed your reaction! One of the best I've seen. Thank you for sharing your reaction -- just one more way to help keep their memories alive.

Thank you for watching. This series changed my life, it showed me what perseverance and courage looks like.

I'm proud to have watched you two young women watch, experience, and most importantly understand, the importance of this and the real heroes that lived it. Never forget!

This series takes viewers on a very profound journey. Thanks for sharing yours with us.

Richard Winters was one in a million R.I.P thank you for your service and sacrafice!!!!!! THE GREATEST GENERATION!!!!!!!!

Our generation have to watch this show because it really shows the true spirt these men had and what they had to go through, I will forever have the upmost respect for these men for what they did !

So cool to see Americans watch Band Of Brothers. I watched this show when I was 10 years old and I thought it was great. I imagine how emotional it must be for you to watch a story that your country experienced so intensely. And it was great to watch the girls watch, I hope you react to some other series or anime that I like, like Naruto.

My birthday is Jan 2nd. I live right outside of Philly. Dick Winters memorial isn’t that far away from where I live so for my bday I wanted to go see his memorial. His memorial is extremely moving. I also found his actual grave where he is buried. I looked at his gravestone and he passed way on Jan 2 2011 which is also my bday. I had instant chills and goosebumps. The odds were just so crazy to me. God bless the greatest generation.

As much as we hate to watch these scenes, it's really our duty to watch, learn, share the anguish, and remember what these amazing soldiers went through for us and pass it along the generations. Never forget!

Nix is probably the greatest friend anyone could ever have, even after all the horrible things that happened to him he was determined to stay by Winters side through anything

Thank you both for sticking it out to the end of this series. Watching this show through the lovely eyes of you two young ladies was a joy. Your sensitive souls and sincere appreciation for the sacrifices of thses amazing men was touching. Thanks.❤❤

Hands down, the best reaction to this series. Your emotions, grace, and appreciation for these men and what they went through made it a joy to watch.

Hermann Wilhelm Göring was a German politician, military leader, and convicted war criminal. He was one of the most powerful figures in the Nazi Party, which ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. A veteran World War I fighter pilot ace, Göring was a recipient of the Pour le Mérite Luftwaffe Commander-in-Chief Hermann Göring The Luftwaffe was officially created on 26 February 1935, with Göring as its commander-in-chief. He had been a celebrated First World War fighter pilot and was one of Hitler's closest political associates.

I love yall so much! Thanks for watching this, I hope everyone will.

I have watched Band of Brothers several times, and have read the book, which I recommend. I have seen several reactions to this series, and I really, truly enjoyed yours. You two are such utterly sweet, smart, dear young ladies. It was a pleasure to see your reaction.

As long as you both live... and I hope its a good long while... you will never forget watching this incredible series together.. and sharing that time with "friends". Many of whom had dads and grandfathers who lived through, or died, in that World encompassing conflict. Thank you.

There is one tiny element that wasn’t historical. Recall the scene I the office where the German Colonel surrendered and offered his pistol (another Luger) and in the show Winters says, “You may keep your sidearm.” In reality, Winters kept it. He took it apart at one point and noticed it was still covered in the preservative paste that guns are slathered in when they come out of the factory. Winters says, “When I saw that, I knew that this weapon had never fired a shot” and he made a vow to keep it that way for the rest of his life.

Thank you for letting me tag along on your discovery of Band of Brothers. I've watched it about a dozen times since 2001; so it's nice to live vicarioiusly through you. The overarching theme of Band of Brothers is how strongly they got to know each other. And after watching it so many times i recognize them, i know thier personality, i feel like i know them. Which is why the actors are constantly doing panels and conventions, because everyone feels such inherint goodwill connection towards them - because we feel like we *know* them. At the end of the series (episide 9) you started to recognize all the moments in the opening credits, and you *knew* the characters, and you *knew* what they were going through. Which is why it is nice, and i recommend, going back and just watching Currahee again. You've had your WWII history lesson. You've met the people. It's nice to go back and watch them all during their bonding and comradare as they run Currahee Mountain in northeast Georgia. Which is why *i''m* now going back and re-watching your first watch of Currahee. Thank you again.

On October 15, 1998, while working, he was killed when an industrial dryer fell on him; he was 77 years old. Luz was buried in Exeter, Rhode Island, where 1,600 people attended his funeral.

The film clip they see of the Pacific.. Old boomer here, my father joined the US Navy on Dec 8th 1941. Let us not forget. During the battle of Iwo Jima Feb 19th 1945 to March 26th 1945, Americans suffered 25,000 casualties, including nearly 7,000 deaths. All told this was for a total ground area of 14 square miles. It is the bloodest battle that the US suffered in WWII.

Some fun facts: the scenes in Austria were actually not shot in Austria but in Switzerland, near the resort town of Interlakem. And the big Victorian-style building by the lake is the famous Grandhotel Giessbach, so yes, you can go there (if you can afford it). I know this because my best friend‘s wedding party was at that hotel and we had the photo-shoot on the platform overlooking the lake.

FYI Speirs spent the majority of his post WW2 service as Commander of the Spandau Prison in W. Berlin. Spandau was where the Nazis convicted at Nuremberg were kept to serve their sentences... Albert Speer - 20 yrs, Rudolph Hess - Life, Karl Donitz - 10 yrs, etc... Spandau remained "open" until Hess died.

Hermann Göring was the 3rd top German ace in WWI after the Richtovens. He ended up joining the Nazis and was Hitler's #2 by the end of the war, until Hitler thought he betrayed him.

Very brave of you to sit through this wonderful, challenging series and unfailingly coming up with appropriate reactions and comments for the powerful story that was unfolding. For people of my generation (Baby Boomer) this series was a tremendous aid in understanding the experiences of our fathers and how it shaped them. They seldom spoke of their combat experiences (my Dad was a D-Day veteran whose health never recovered from having spent one solid year in a foxhole.) This series gave everyone just about as intimate a portrait as you could wish. Thank you for your outstanding reactions.

I’ve been to Berchtesgaden (and the Eagle’s Nest) and Zell Am See/Tyrol, twice, from Canada. Beautiful landscapes….with a very dark history. All because of BoB.

I never imagined I’d enjoy watching other people react to a show as much as I enjoyed watching these two

Well done ladies. It was an absolute pleasure to ride along with you watching this great series. I hope you can take the time to watch 'We Stand Alone Together'. Best wishes from Australia......🦘

This series amped up my interest in WWII history and started a collection of Easy Company autographs. Last count 67 and they're all treasures. Currahee!

You ladies did a fantastic job of reacting to this phenomenal story. You should watch The Pacific to learn what the Marines went through in their theater of war. Same production team and brilliantly filmed. You get to see a lot more of the personal lives of the people involved too.

FYI, the "Eagles Nest" is still there, owned by a charitable trust and run as a restaurant for tourists. Some of the graffiti from Easy Company and other American soldiers is also still there.

Hermann Göring was the head of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), known for his obscenely lavish lifestyle even by Nazi elite standards. He was one of the most powerful figures in the Nazi regime along with Heinrich Himmler and Hitler himself. For quite a while, he was actually seen as Hitler’s eventual successor. As the war went on, he gradually fell from grace. He eventually handed himself over to the Americans. He was tried at Nuremberg and sentenced to death, but he took his own life a few hours before his execution.

I watch every single reaction to this series, and i have to honestly say that you ladies are my favorite. You were very obviously engaged & invested in the entire series, genuinely interested in learning each man and the particulars about them, very sincere about your feelings and for the most part you understood exactly what was going on. I subscribed to your channel. Really looking forward to watching .ore with you both. Dont forget to watch the Band Of Brothers documentary as well. You will absolutely enjoy it as much as the series.

The band of brothers are all together again at home in heaven

Glad to have watched along with ya'll! BoB is easily my favorite series of all time. Nothing can compare in my opinion. Out of all the reactions I've seen, yours has been my favorite by far. I know people are suggesting to watch the documentary (which you absolutely should!) But there's also a vlog about the bootcamp before they started filming from Ron Livingston that I think would be a good watch as well!

I've said on comments on previous episodes, but I very much appreciated your reactions that were so pure and earnest. Thank-you for letting us join you on this incredible journey.

The interview with the veterans at the end always gets me emotional because of the veterans in my family who have now passed on. “Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?” That part, and Winters’ answer to his grandson really gets the waterworks going. This is truly an amazing mini-series. Possibly one of the greatest ever made. Thank you both for taking the time to see Band of Brothers. To answer your question about Herman Goering, he was commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe (Air Force) and President of the Reichstag. He was a fighter ace during World War I, and one of the earliest members of the Nazi Party. After Adolf Hitler became Chancellor, Goering amassed immense capital and political power, becoming one of the most powerful figures in Nazi Germany. He was taken into custody by US Forces just before the end of the war, and he would stand trail at Nuremberg for conspiracy, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Goering was sentenced to death by hanging, but he committed suicide on October 15, 1946. Also, you noticed that Easy Company rigged the lottery to make sure that Darrell “Shifty” Powers was the one picked to go home. He was a great soldier and friend. He saved the lives of many of the men in Easy Company because he was an excellent sharpshooter. Shifty passed away in Clinchco, Virginia on June 17, 2009. He was 86 years old. I’m sure you’ve been told, but there is a one-hour documentary called “We Stand Alone Together.” It’s the oral history of Easy Company told by the very veterans featured here in this series. I’d definitely recommend that. There is also a companion mini-series called “The Pacific” that came out in 2010. It follows the true stories of US Marines who fought against the Japanese in the Pacific Theater of World War II. That’s also one of my favorite mini-series. It’s a lot darker and more brutal compared to Band of Brothers given the environment and the ferocity of the enemy the Marines fought, but if you feel like your up for it, I’d recommend The Pacific. If you haven’t seen it, I would also recommend Hacksaw Ridge (2016), staring Andrew Garfield in the incredible true story of World War II medic, Desmond Doss. Thank you both!

@hayloAndKiss Hermann Goring was the head of the German Air Force. He was also the second highest in command of the German Reich. Think of him as the Vice-President. Goring was a German flying ace in WW1 and became one of the most prominent members of the Nazi Party, second only to Hitler. He, Gorbels, Himler, General Yodl, General Keital, Admiral Donitz, Albert Speer, Heydrich, were all part of Hitler's inner circle.

Thank you so much for watching this series!! - it is absolutely critical that we never forget what we have GIVEN - not earned. Their blood and sacrifice was for us. Remember, all that it takes for Evil to triumph is for good men to do NOTHING. It is great to see two young ladies appreciating these historical men and facts. Try Saving Private Ryan - it is excellent!

I want to thank u two young ladies for a great and knowledgeable reactions, Im so glad these men touched both ur hearts, which is very hard to find with ur generation, Keep reading history

Please don't forget part 11 ("We Stand Alone Together "), The history of Easy Company until today is a must see?!!!

That reaction was absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. There aren’t many WW2 veterans left, so if you ever see one, shake their hand and thank them. Truly the greatest heroes we could have asked for and at the time they were needed most. We all owe them a debt we can never repay

I spent many years in Germany, both as an Army Brat and as a soldier. They were right, Braveria is awesome! From Oberamergau, where they hold a once a decade Passion Play, it's also where you can find the most skilled woodcarvers in Germany.. to Augsburg and Munich, where they hold the real Octoberfest. I was at Bad Tolz, an old spa town in a Kaserne that was an old SS training school. We did our physical training in the crisp mountian air and I could look out my window and see the Snee (Snow) Eifel Mountians in the distance. On the dark side is the first concentration camp in Germany... I visited there when I was at Bad Tolz. 😢 Right across the border is Austria, and the "farytale" castle Neuschweinstein, used as the template for the castle at every Disney theme park world wide. You can still hunt in Braveria; you just have to hire a hunting guide ( a Yagermiester or Master Hunter) As fine as Braveria was, it can't hold to Austria, especally the Tyroliean Alps around Innsbruck! ❤

Hero's are humble. Dick Winters volunteered to jump out of planes and be surrounded by the enemy at every turn and his wartime philosophy was simple: Follow Me.

Two of my uncles served in the ETO. One ended the war with 88 points which was more then enough to go home nearly right away. His unit was going to fight in the Pacific so the regimental commander told everyone until their replacement was up to standards that they would stay. He got home about two days before the end of the war in the Pacific. As he used to say one month he was driving a Sherman tank and next he was driving a Ford tractor back home. My other uncle had far fewer points and did not get home until Spring 1946.

MAJ Winters actually kept the German's side arm. It was reported it was never fired, thus does not have blood on it. He kept the side arm up until his death.

All these WW2, Korean War and Vietnam war paratrooper veterans adopted the next generation into the Band of Brothers. I was honored to serve in two famous 101st Airborne Division units, the 2-506th Parachute Infantry Regiment "Currahee" on the DeMilitarized Zone in 1997 and 1-187th PIR "Rakkasan" two combat tours in Iraq in 2003-2007. On important dates in each units' history and before every deployment to war in Iraq, the surviving veterans came to remind us we were brothers. Even standing with no escape and out numbered 300 communist North Koreans to every 1 American Soldier, whenever the Junior Soldier said, "Stands Alone!" with the Officer replying, "Currahee!" We knew we were never alone in the Band of Brothers.

I really loved watching your guys reaction to this show seeing the emotional journey you guys go on just from the looks in your faces really makes me remember my first time watching BOB and what a powerful hard hitting story it is. I can’t think of any other shows or movies that takes you on such an emotional ride the way BOB does

Thank you for watching and sharing!

Dear young ladies. It was a wonderful experience to have watched and cried with you together, watching this epic series.

Leibgott was not a practicing Jew, but his mother's side was ethnically Jewish. After the war, he actually didn't go back to his taxi cab, but went missing for 3 years. His family believed that this was due to his PTSD and that he couldn't handle being back in normal society. But after those years, he turned up married to a Catholic woman and had all those kids he was talking about in the last episode. However, he never told his wife or his children about his time in the war. They didn't even know that he had been one of the American soldiers to discover the camps until this show was made.

Points system per national wwii museum Points were awarded according to the following formula: - One point for each month in service in the Army - One additional point for each month in service overseas - Five points for each campaign - Five points for a medal for merit or valor (Silver Star for example) - Five points for a purple heart (awarded to all soldiers who were wounded in action) - Twelve points for each dependent child up to three dependent children

Thank you two for your reactions to this; one of the greatest WW2 films. Despite the weight of it, I end up watching it about 4 times a year...it's that good.

Hermann Goering was the chief of the Luftwaffe. He was an ace pilot in the 1st WW as well, and had won the pour le merite.

Great reaction to a great series. It came out a few years before I joined the army out of high school, and was the reason I insisted airborne school was in my contract. Through a real flip of the coin situation I ended up stationed in Hawaii because of it, spent a year in Afghanistan not long after getting there, but was able to enjoy my time in paradise after I got back. We were randomly called up to go to the division theater one day and out of the blue comes Shifty Powers, Don Malarkey, and Buck Compton for a USO type show. I couldn't believe it, almost like everything came about in a weird full circle situation. Just thought I would share my small personal connection to the series. Great reaction again.

If no one has suggested it, I highly recommend doing the "We Stand Alone" Documentary that is the entire interviews of the men. As a Vet, I want to thank you for watching the series. It's important to remember the lives of these men.

Absolutely loved your reactions. I cried right along with you. I've seen BoB many times, but still cry at the same scenes every time. You need to watch "We Stand Alone Together" documentary and the series Pacific. Thank you for sharing your honest and vulnerable reactions. ❤

Hermann Goering was the Commander in Chief of the Luftwaffe (Air Force). He was previously a fighter ace in WW1, who in the end of the war, commanded the same unit that the Red Baron had. He was an early member of the Nazi Party, and took part in the Beer Hall Putsch. Since he was loyal to Hitler, he was given influence and capital to basically be the 2nd most powerful man in the nation. He was even given a whole rank (Reichsmarschall) just to satisfy his need for authority. However, by 1942, he had fallen out of favor and instead started stealing artwork from Jewish victims and so on to amass a fortune. He was captured and sentenced to hang at the Nuremburg Trials. He committed suicide by cyanide.

Captain Sobel's life after the war was an unmitigated tragedy. He married for love a Catholic nurse he met during the war. His strictly Jewish family disowned him, but despite this he and his wife had three sons, to whom he never so much as raised his voice, let alone his hand. He actively served in Korea and retired a Lt Colonel. But his relationship with his sons became strained during Vietnam for the eldest protesting the conflict. For years they had no contact, until the police tracked down his son to inform him his father had attempted suicide. In a grim twist, the bullet had not killed him, but severed his retinas, leaving him blind. He was sent to a nursing home for the remaining years of his life, during which his wife divorced him. Conditions at the nursing home were extremely poor, leading to his death of malnutrition (they weren't feeding him). None of his relatives were informed of his passing, so no-one showed up to his funeral. Certain members of Easy Company recognised that without his training, they most likely wouldn't have survived the war. Sadly, though they invited him to Easy Company events after the war, he never attended. Whilst not admittedly a good officer, he was recognised as a loving and devoted husband and father. No-one is entirely good or evil, and he certainly did not deserve to die hungry, alone and in the dark. RIP Lt Col Sobel

You should watch the accompanying documentary We Stand Alone Together next. All the clips at the beginning of each episode of Band of Brothers are from the documentary along with a lot more footage of the actual soldiers. You get to know the real men even better from the documentary. Well worth a watch