I love the way these insights flesh out the men of Easy. Every post there's some new detail or anecdote that's worth hearing. Happy Thanksgiving from the UK.
This video is Definitely one of my Favorites in your Band of Brothers series- After watching the series in it’s entirety more than a dozen times now, of all of the men of Easy Company that I grew attached to, for some reason, Muck and Penkala were at the top of my list- So, It was Awesome to see them talked about in this video- As Always, Thanks for All do War & Truth! It’s been So Amazing to see your channel grow!! Maybe me and my big mouth have helped with that just a little bc I’ve not only told other WWII Enthusiasts like myself about your channel, But I’ve also actually mentioned it in other channel’s comments- Anyways, Wishing you and your family Many Blessings and Keep up the Great Work!!
In the recorded interviews, Malarkey becomes very emotional when speaking of his friends. These guys have seen so much death, and its impact is clear. His comments re: his wife and the constant support she gave is so touching. May he rest in peace.
You aways have a very interesting and informed take on the individual characters and events. As soon as I see a new upload from you I go straight to it. Thanks for what you do.
Damn shame that Ambrose didn't do more research before writing his book. It became gospel for thousands who wanted to know more about that time in history and the men who made that history.
@@DMUSA536 In fairness, there is a time constraint. They have a publishing date and have to finish a story by that date.. its inevitable that they cant follow up on all the leads.. the book was published in 1992 , before the internet.. or World Wide Web became '' a thing''. Ambrose did 40 years worth of research and travelling prior to writing it, so I think its a bit harsh on him to say every detail wasnt 100% since he tried very hard to dot his i's and cross his t's. Bit like Blythe, the men honestly believed he had died of his wounds.. and thats what they told Ambrose.
I like these videos as they demonstrate all history is revisionist history and highly subjective. Does it matter which member of Easy company is correct in their assessment of the past? Not me it doesn’t. They are all gone now and only God knows the absolute truth. However, the fact that their stories are still being discussed and debated today should give these men’s families a great sense of pride and solace as well. That being said Ambrose did 2 things for certain: 1) he made us the public aware of this unique and special men and 2) his fact checking and subjectivity hurt a great deal families of these men unnecessarily…
"Browning 45?" I'm guessing he means a Browning High Power which were being made in Belgium during the German occupation and issued to German troops as the Pistole 640(b). The British were making the same pistol in Canada by a company named Inglis with data smuggled out early in the war. It was a 9mm, not a .45.
@IrishMcScottish Why would he carry his 1911 in his pocket when he had a issued holster? Unless he picked up a 1911 on the battlefield and unofficially kept it in his pants. I think a Browning Hi Power off the German officer is more likely. It's Saftey was not as good as the 1911.
@@CSM_Gray By your logic then why would a trained paratrooper (American special forces of the time) have a negligent discharge, period? Plus, the hi-power was predominantly issued in 9mm like the Luger, so if a .45 caused the fatal injury then what pistol could it have possibly been? Perhaps the .45 issued sidearm that were absolutely everywhere did it....the 1911(A1) lol
@IrishMcScottish Buddy military handgun training especially back then and even now is/was piss poor. Most of these guys had never handled a pistol prior to joining. Also only special troops like machinegunners,NCOs and officer's were issued pistols. Malarkey said it was a 45 that's not a official Army report we don't know what actually happened.
Patton's highest rank in the regular Army was lieutenant general but he was promoted to general in the Army of the United States on April 14, 1945. If he had lived, there's a chance he may have reverted to the lower rank later but it was absolutely legit for him to wear the 4 stars until his death that December.
Interestingly, Omar Bradley was promoted to general in the Army of the United States on March 12, 1945 but didn't receive that rank in the regular Army until January 31, 1949. He received his General of the Army rank (in the regular Army) on September 22, 1950 while he was serving as the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
the law of averages doesn’t apply to careless weapons handling. if you ever find yourself fiddling with a firearm, check it safe before you do anything else. please. ☮️❤️🌏🌎🌍
I love the way these insights flesh out the men of Easy. Every post there's some new detail or anecdote that's worth hearing. Happy Thanksgiving from the UK.
Glad you like them!
This video is Definitely one of my Favorites in your Band of Brothers series- After watching the series in it’s entirety more than a dozen times now, of all of the men of Easy Company that I grew attached to, for some reason, Muck and Penkala were at the top of my list- So, It was Awesome to see them talked about in this video- As Always, Thanks for All do War & Truth! It’s been So Amazing to see your channel grow!! Maybe me and my big mouth have helped with that just a little bc I’ve not only told other WWII Enthusiasts like myself about your channel, But I’ve also actually mentioned it in other channel’s comments- Anyways, Wishing you and your family Many Blessings and Keep up the Great Work!!
Thanks Stefanie,
In the recorded interviews, Malarkey becomes very emotional when speaking of his friends. These guys have seen so much death, and its impact is clear. His comments re: his wife and the constant support she gave is so touching. May he rest in peace.
Yes Don was a very emotional man.
These are wonderful insights which often correct what is assumed to be the truth but are fallacy.
I appreciate that.
You aways have a very interesting and informed take on the individual characters and events.
As soon as I see a new upload from you I go straight to it.
Thanks for what you do.
Thanks as always.
👍👍 Thanks for continuing to address mistakes in the BoB book and miniseries. ✅
Thanks for your continued support.
Def enjoyed this video!
I appreciate that.
Anytime man, you put out some great work.
Truly the greatest generation…😢
Damn shame that Ambrose didn't do more research before writing his book. It became gospel for thousands who wanted to know more about that time in history and the men who made that history.
Very sloppy research both with Ambrose and the series
@@DMUSA536 In fairness, there is a time constraint. They have a publishing date and have to finish a story by that date.. its inevitable that they cant follow up on all the leads.. the book was published in 1992 , before the internet.. or World Wide Web became '' a thing''.
Ambrose did 40 years worth of research and travelling prior to writing it, so I think its a bit harsh on him to say every detail wasnt 100% since he tried very hard to dot his i's and cross his t's.
Bit like Blythe, the men honestly believed he had died of his wounds.. and thats what they told Ambrose.
I like these videos as they demonstrate all history is revisionist history and highly subjective. Does it matter which member of Easy company is correct in their assessment of the past? Not me it doesn’t. They are all gone now and only God knows the absolute truth. However, the fact that their stories are still being discussed and debated today should give these men’s families a great sense of pride and solace as well.
That being said Ambrose did 2 things for certain: 1) he made us the public aware of this unique and special men and 2) his fact checking and subjectivity hurt a great deal families of these men unnecessarily…
Well said.
Love your channel bro
I love that you love it.
I’m surprised and shocked!! Another band of brothers episode
Im glad you enoy the BOB content as there is plenty more to come.
Woot!
"Browning 45?" I'm guessing he means a Browning High Power which were being made in Belgium during the German occupation and issued to German troops as the Pistole 640(b). The British were making the same pistol in Canada by a company named Inglis with data smuggled out early in the war. It was a 9mm, not a .45.
Unless it is one of those jumbled genealogies of the John Browning-designed .45 cal Colt 1911/A1?
It was most likely his .45 1911a1 sidearm that got him. Browning designed the weapon and Colt, Remington, etc manufactured them.
@IrishMcScottish Why would he carry his 1911 in his pocket when he had a issued holster? Unless he picked up a 1911 on the battlefield and unofficially kept it in his pants. I think a Browning Hi Power off the German officer is more likely. It's Saftey was not as good as the 1911.
@@CSM_Gray
By your logic then why would a trained paratrooper (American special forces of the time) have a negligent discharge, period?
Plus, the hi-power was predominantly issued in 9mm like the Luger, so if a .45 caused the fatal injury then what pistol could it have possibly been?
Perhaps the .45 issued sidearm that were absolutely everywhere did it....the 1911(A1) lol
@IrishMcScottish Buddy military handgun training especially back then and even now is/was piss poor. Most of these guys had never handled a pistol prior to joining. Also only special troops like machinegunners,NCOs and officer's were issued pistols. Malarkey said it was a 45 that's not a official Army report we don't know what actually happened.
One problem with the photo of Pattern, I don’t think he was a four star general as a permanent rank!
I promoted Patton for this video.
@ ok
Patton's highest rank in the regular Army was lieutenant general but he was promoted to general in the Army of the United States on April 14, 1945. If he had lived, there's a chance he may have reverted to the lower rank later but it was absolutely legit for him to wear the 4 stars until his death that December.
@ Tks for the clarification!
Interestingly, Omar Bradley was promoted to general in the Army of the United States on March 12, 1945 but didn't receive that rank in the regular Army until January 31, 1949. He received his General of the Army rank (in the regular Army) on September 22, 1950 while he was serving as the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Shot a young bloke in the back and he was proud of himself?
Wa really is hell
When the enemy is running away from you, you can’t ask them to turn around, now can you…
the law of averages doesn’t apply to careless weapons handling. if you ever find yourself fiddling with a firearm, check it safe before you do anything else. please.
☮️❤️🌏🌎🌍