If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out. Also be sure to check out The Gettysburg Museum of History and their store at gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com. Thanks!!!
Really want to say thanks. I’m relatively new to channel. I’m a 45 cook outta Cleveland. I’ve been on a huge history kick and you guys are doing a great job!!!
So, he liked his fingers when he turned pages in that book? That means his DNA is on those pages, meaning maybe he could be cloned, 'cause we need more heroes like him in this country, THAT'S for sure! We need more tough guys to bitch-slap the piss out of these 'woke' soy boys and turn them back into REAL men, men that America can be proud of instead of ashamed of?
In Sept. of 2004 I had the pleasure of traveling to Europe with Edward 'Babe' Heffron and 'Wild' Bill Guarnere. It was a 506th PIR Easy Company tour. We virtually went to every place Easy Co. did during WWII. It was an amazing two week trip with Bill and Babe answering questions and narrating events along the way. We started out in London, crossed the English channel, and traveled through numerous countries in Western Europe. People everywhere were gracious and hospitable. We attended numerous special events that were not to be forgotten and visited places where the 506th had seen action.. We also visited cemeteries where Easy Co. solders were buried. I made numerous friends in the attending group of WWII vets. Unfortunately, they are all now gone, but the experience will stay with me forever. It was the trip of a lifetime. After returning home Bill and Babe were kind enough to write to me and thank me for attending. These are special. Total gentlemen.
WOW! What an HONOR to travel back and walk the grounds where they fought, where the metal met the meat. The memories, the stories, to hear it straight from the men who were THERE, EXPERIENCED it, FIRST HAND, must've been AMAZING AND SAD YET NECESSARY, ALL AT ONCE! I wish I could've been there to experience that visit also to try to imagine what it was like what they experienced. I envy your visit, and am grateful for their services, that they risked their lives for our freedoms even though the Liberal nazis are STILL trying to take away from us even today, that we're standing up against and fighting to STILL keep. Nobody said that our country belongs to them only, it belongs to us ALSO, so they better get their heads back into reality, or learn the hard way in the future.
The last surviving member of Easy Company was buried yesterday in my hometown of Caledonia Mississippi, God bless you Mr. Brad Freeman. It was an honor to have met you.
So much information in this video! The actual footage of Ron Spiers speaking is amazing. Your ending clip with the verse from the book of Isiah put a lump in my throat. What you and Erik are doing and sharing is priceless. Thank you gentlemen.
Fascinating. Thank you for telling more of this great man's story. He was the kind of officer I would have loved to have served under. Having an absolutely fearless leader must have given his men so much confidence.
Erik always does a great job of presenting the stories and history surrounding the collections he has. The clip of Speirs talking was very interesting as well.
Very nice to see this human side of Ron Speirs. He was an extraordinary soldier, but the Band of Brothers series gave him sort of a Terminator demeanor. This video showed him to be a good man and he had a family and did have friends amongst his fellow soldiers. We were lucky to have him at that time fighting for us.
I love that you focused on Ronald Speirs. He was one of the few veterans of Easy Company that retired from the US Army. Most people will be impressed by the Silver Star, Bronze Star or Purple Heart. I am impressed by the 4 combat jump stars and the 2nd award of the CIB. Ronald Speirs needs a section at the 82nd Airborne Museum at Fort Bragg, NC as does Albert Blythe. Both men were misrepresented in the Band of Brothers series. AATW!!
I have my copy of “Fierce Valor” that I bought from the museum thanks to your post, highly recommended. Thanks especially for posting that rare interview, interesting to hear his actual voice and thoughts.
The short interview of Speirs in this video is amazing. From the way he talks, I can sense he has an aura of a leader and his hate for the Nazis is also observable. hehe
Thank you for keeping this history alive. They called these people The Greatest Generation for a reason. Professionalism and attention to detail in every matter. It’s not like that anymore. Little details like the inscription from Winters to Speirs, look at that penmanship. Amazing. Easy Company will forever live on through efforts like yours. Bravo!
Fascinating man. Good to hear Ronald's voice and hear a little of his philosphy in bits and pieces; an unusual man I'd liked to have known. Mathew Settle seems to have portrayed him rather well on the info he had available and to even have met him. Cool. Thanks for sharing the info. I will likely have to get the book to learn more. He fascinates me.
I myself never thought Mr. Spears as a cold blooded killer. He was a good man and soldier, a leader and a man of courage. I can see how some people would think of him as cold blooded, but war Will make men do things they otherwise wouldn’t. Love all you guys do, I am a big fan!!!
Love the videos J.D. My father, brother and I made the trip to Normandy from Ireland in May last. We used many of your videos to get around and see all the sights. Specially following the Easy Company route, we all share the same fascination. Ron Speirs was by far my favourite character in the series and seeing this video on my feed was a delight in itself. Some awesome pieces put together by the people at the Gettysburg Museum of History - I would love to bring my father and brother there some day, until then - please do keep the videos coming!
I've often wished I could've met and talked to Civil War soldiers about their experiences. Of course, the last one died nearly a decade before I was born. So, there is an added angst and sadness that I feel as we lose the last member of E Co 506 PIR and realize we're running out of time to interact with the men and women of WW2. Thank you Mr Speirs and Mr Freeman for doing the tough work that maintaining freedom occasionally requires us to do.
Wild that Hess was allowed to walk safely in a nice quiet garden during his imprisonment. Fed, clean, clothed, breathing fresh air and getting sunshine. If what he did doesn't deserve the death penalty, what does. RIP to Ronald Spiers and all the honorable men of Easy Company. We salute and appreciate you forever.
Truly remarkable video of Lt Col Speirs, I was surprised by the excellent quality picture and sound, and once again JD and Erik come up trumps with an excellent episode and remarkable artefact’s. Thanks for sharing, thumbs up 👍 all the way. 👍🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸🇺🇦
I'm always off work for 2 weeks during xmas and new years and I always watch Band of Brothers during those days off. When its nice and cold and dark out with some snacks and beverages and the heat turned up.... I look forward to it all year 😁
My son has something in common with these men. Not only was he with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. But he also received a Purple Heart while serving in Afghanistan.
@@thehock9083 you are very wrong. The 101st is currently at Ft Campbell in KY. They no longer jump from planes but jump from helicopters. Air Assault!!
I loved reading Hang Tough and am waiting for Fierce Valor to be delivered tomorrow. As usual JD, Erik and Jared keep this history alive. God bless you guys.
Thank you for a great video. Band of Brothers is one of my favorite war movies to watch. Love the history, I learn everytime something new from the history. So thank you, greatly appreciated.
Band of Brothers is along with Pacific are my favorite WWII series, that said I did not read the book "Band of Brothers" until last year and to my amazement the series left out Forrest Guth contribution. I went to H. C. Conrad HS in Wilmington, DE and was shocked when I found out that Forrest was my Electric Shop Teacher. Forrest was a quiet man and not many of his students were aware of his role or why he walk with a slight limp. I have been to the museum many times but my interest is mostly CW but Forrest Collection of artifacts did not register. Now I realize that us boomers made a big mistake by letting Hollywood tell us their version of WWII instead of our fathers and teachers and those men who were on the front lines. I commend Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, for what the have brought us, the realistic war stories. JD and Eric keep up showing us these stories they are what this country is in need of right now "American Pride"
Wow, an interview exclusive! Impressive. Would take a lifetime to see and hear the story behind each peace in the museums collection. Extraordinary collection Eric.
I'm ordering that Book on Speirs tomorrow on Audible. I find that I often read the autobiographies of these WWII vets who lived such long and interesting lives and think how boring my life has been! I remember thinking that exact thing after reading Chuck Yeager's book 30 years ago. Those guys from that generation were simply a different breed. Thanks for the continued great content you both provide on this channel.
Incredible. So great to see more into the history of Spiers. Such an underrated character on BOB, but not to me, so I love this info and especially the interview, if not only just to hear the legend first hand. Thank you.
UNDERRATED? Do you know the meaning of the word? In Ambrose’s book, some members of Easy considered Spiers a better CO than Winters. Spiers, only being in a few episodes of BoB is the focal point in each one.
Thanks for showing us this content Ronald Spears is a true American Badass that history should never forget thanks to you guys we got to get a bit closer look to the personal history of Ronald Spears I appreciate that thank you very much and keep up the good work
Any time I see a video from History Underground pop up I know that it will be good. This was no exception. All of your installments have been well-done. The best were those done on-scene in Normandy. They were superb.
Another Home Run by the JD & Erik team! Great Information and way to set history straight on the Man, Myth, and Legend! Loved the clip at the end, also educational and loved his saying of "I was told they are going to tear it down and make a parking lot, that's America for ya." Still holds true today!!!!!! I took more out of it than that, just found that interesting as well. Thank you for all you do.
All this and all our heroes of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf wars must not be forgotten. Every single one deserves to be remembered and we owe an unpaid, never ending debt of gratitude to all our service members. Especially those who served this nation in wartime. Thank you for all you are doing in the service of that, to keep these memories close.
Eric.....Can't wait to come to your amazing museum and see all of these treasures for myself! I've been watching your videos for a year now, and I love every single one. Please continue your awesome work!
The history of ww2 is gaining momentum and more people by the day appreciate the sacrifices that were made by so many. I recently started collecting and have American, British, Canadian and German hats. The prices are going up and it's sad to see the relatives of veterans having to sell their artifacts.
Tremendous video. Of all the BOB members Ron Speirs was the most intriguing and mysterious. I wasn't surprised to hear he didn't like the Ambrose book. I spoke at lenght several times with Lt. Ed Shames and he also felt the book was filled with inaccuracies. It was part historical and part storytelling. The most honest and vivid interview on the PIR in action is Art Dimarzio. He was right next to Spiers when he shot the GI and describes it in detail. You have to watch it. I can't express my gratitude for your preservation of the BOB and WWIi history.
Your coverage is well put together. Thanks for all the great content. I really wish my father would’ve lived to watch Band of Brothers because he’s a war veteran himself. Unfortunately he passed away about a year before the show aired. He would’ve loved it ✌🏾
That video clip at the end was like opening an awesome Christmas present when I was a kid. I've been a WW2 fanatic since I was a little kid having one grandfather storming Omaha Beach with the USMC and another grandfather who was an anti-aircraft gunner in the Pacific in the Marianas. Namely Saipan.
Erik and his co-writer did an amazing job with the book "Fierce Valor". I also picked it up at your suggestion on another video JD! Thanks for that. Also, another great video. Love this channel!
Absolutely one of my favorite channels on UA-cam. You guys seem to knock it out of the park every time. Great to see beyond the what the movie portrays. I understand the need for creative license when making a movie, but it’s also important that the truth be told. Great job, can’t wait to see your content on Pearl Harbor.
As always, another fantastic piece of content from you, JD! And thanks to Erik for showing the artifacts! I will be putting the book on my Christmas wish list!
If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out.
Also be sure to check out The Gettysburg Museum of History and their store at gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com. Thanks!!!
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Really want to say thanks. I’m relatively new to channel. I’m a 45 cook outta Cleveland. I’ve been on a huge history kick and you guys are doing a great job!!!
So, he liked his fingers when he turned pages in that book? That means his DNA is on those pages, meaning maybe he could be cloned, 'cause we need more heroes like him in this country, THAT'S for sure! We need more tough guys to bitch-slap the piss out of these 'woke' soy boys and turn them back into REAL men, men that America can be proud of instead of ashamed of?
Respektfully, It's pronounced Gooteh.
And respectfully has no 'k' in it! Maybe we shouldn't throw stones at glass houses?
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In Sept. of 2004 I had the pleasure of traveling to Europe with Edward 'Babe' Heffron and 'Wild' Bill Guarnere. It was a 506th PIR Easy Company tour. We virtually went to every place Easy Co. did during WWII. It was an amazing two week trip with Bill and Babe answering questions and narrating events along the way. We started out in London, crossed the English channel, and traveled through numerous countries in Western Europe. People everywhere were gracious and hospitable. We attended numerous special events that were not to be forgotten and visited places where the 506th had seen action.. We also visited cemeteries where Easy Co. solders were buried. I made numerous friends in the attending group of WWII vets. Unfortunately, they are all now gone, but the experience will stay with me forever. It was the trip of a lifetime. After returning home Bill and Babe were kind enough to write to me and thank me for attending. These are special. Total gentlemen.
What a great experience!
Great comment! Fantastic experience
I hope you thanked those grandfather warriors for all of us who were unable to! Truly the nations greatest generation!
WOW! What an HONOR to travel back and walk the grounds where they fought, where the metal met the meat. The memories, the stories, to hear it straight from the men who were THERE, EXPERIENCED it, FIRST HAND, must've been AMAZING AND SAD YET NECESSARY, ALL AT ONCE! I wish I could've been there to experience that visit also to try to imagine what it was like what they experienced. I envy your visit, and am grateful for their services, that they risked their lives for our freedoms even though the Liberal nazis are STILL trying to take away from us even today, that we're standing up against and fighting to STILL keep. Nobody said that our country belongs to them only, it belongs to us ALSO, so they better get their heads back into reality, or learn the hard way in the future.
@@glenturney4750 It was truly the trip of a lifetime.
RIP Bradley Freeman , last remaining Easy Comapany soldier passed away last week! Fly high brother , you’re a Hero!
Damn. I didn't know. RIP, hero
Soft landings Mr. Freeman! RIP!
Rip Bradford Freeman. 😢
I was lucky enough to be with him in Normandy for 10 days in 2019 and took some portraits of him at Brecourt Manor!
Bradford Freeman not Bradley. RIP
The last surviving member of Easy Company was buried yesterday in my hometown of Caledonia Mississippi, God bless you Mr. Brad Freeman. It was an honor to have met you.
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big ups to you mate for letting us know. These heros would be turning over in their graves looking at the cowardly covid complicit masked morons today
I’m stationed at Columbus, wanna go drink at Rick’s?
Ty for your service. RIP.❤❤❤
I can’t get enough of Band of Brothers content. Gotta get to that museum. Great job both of you. Thank you.
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There is also a Curahee Museum in Toccoa, GA, where they began paratrooper training. I haven't gotten there yet, but certainly plan to.
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@@anthonydm2947 Sure!
So much information in this video! The actual footage of Ron Spiers speaking is amazing. Your ending clip with the verse from the book of Isiah put a lump in my throat. What you and Erik are doing and sharing is priceless. Thank you gentlemen.
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thank you for the very real portrayal of the favorite man in my whole world.!
Fascinating. Thank you for telling more of this great man's story.
He was the kind of officer I would have loved to have served under. Having an absolutely fearless leader must have given his men so much confidence.
This was really cool to watch. Ronald Spiers is one of my favorite men from easy company!
Definitely an interesting guy.
Thanks for such interesting content. Gettysburg Museum is a treasure trove. You and Erik are doing a stellar job at keeping history alive!
Thanks! Hopefully the channel is doing some good.
@@TheHistoryUnderground it absolutely is! 👍
Erik always does a great job of presenting the stories and history surrounding the collections he has. The clip of Speirs talking was very interesting as well.
Especially the "Boston" accent. I didn't expect to hear it. I'm not sure what I expected, but I didn't think he'd sound like me lol
Very nice to see this human side of Ron Speirs. He was an extraordinary soldier, but the Band of Brothers series gave him sort of a Terminator demeanor. This video showed him to be a good man and he had a family and did have friends amongst his fellow soldiers. We were lucky to have him at that time fighting for us.
I love that you focused on Ronald Speirs. He was one of the few veterans of Easy Company that retired from the US Army. Most people will be impressed by the Silver Star, Bronze Star or Purple Heart. I am impressed by the 4 combat jump stars and the 2nd award of the CIB. Ronald Speirs needs a section at the 82nd Airborne Museum at Fort Bragg, NC as does Albert Blythe. Both men were misrepresented in the Band of Brothers series. AATW!!
I have my copy of “Fierce Valor” that I bought from the museum thanks to your post, highly recommended. Thanks especially for posting that rare interview, interesting to hear his actual voice and thoughts.
Thanks! Glad that we could share that clip. Almost no one has heard Speirs voice until now.
The short interview of Speirs in this video is amazing. From the way he talks, I can sense he has an aura of a leader and his hate for the Nazis is also observable. hehe
Thank you for keeping this history alive. They called these people The Greatest Generation for a reason. Professionalism and attention to detail in every matter. It’s not like that anymore. Little details like the inscription from Winters to Speirs, look at that penmanship. Amazing. Easy Company will forever live on through efforts like yours. Bravo!
Fascinating man. Good to hear Ronald's voice and hear a little of his philosphy in bits and pieces; an unusual man I'd liked to have known. Mathew Settle seems to have portrayed him rather well on the info he had available and to even have met him. Cool. Thanks for sharing the info. I will likely have to get the book to learn more. He fascinates me.
I was absolutely glued to this amazing and fantastic episode. Thank you, JD and Erik.
Wow, that footage of Col. Speirs speaking is amazing!
Wow, we finally get to see and hear this man, what a privilege, thank you.
My pleasure!
Excellent program.
Thank you so much!
After watching the video, I feel the actor who portrayed him did an amazing job of capturing his personality.
Imo Matthew settles stole the show. He didn't overdo it. But somehow made Spiers "fierce valor" seem real.
I myself never thought Mr. Spears as a cold blooded killer. He was a good man and soldier, a leader and a man of courage.
I can see how some people would think of him as cold blooded, but war Will make men do things they otherwise wouldn’t.
Love all you guys do, I am a big fan!!!
When JD and Erik are on , full attention to the content , you guys are amazing with your knowledge!!
Love the videos J.D. My father, brother and I made the trip to Normandy from Ireland in May last. We used many of your videos to get around and see all the sights. Specially following the Easy Company route, we all share the same fascination. Ron Speirs was by far my favourite character in the series and seeing this video on my feed was a delight in itself. Some awesome pieces put together by the people at the Gettysburg Museum of History - I would love to bring my father and brother there some day, until then - please do keep the videos coming!
Awesome! Thanks!
I've often wished I could've met and talked to Civil War soldiers about their experiences. Of course, the last one died nearly a decade before I was born. So, there is an added angst and sadness that I feel as we lose the last member of E Co 506 PIR and realize we're running out of time to interact with the men and women of WW2. Thank you Mr Speirs and Mr Freeman for doing the tough work that maintaining freedom occasionally requires us to do.
Wild that Hess was allowed to walk safely in a nice quiet garden during his imprisonment. Fed, clean, clothed, breathing fresh air and getting sunshine. If what he did doesn't deserve the death penalty, what does.
RIP to Ronald Spiers and all the honorable men of Easy Company. We salute and appreciate you forever.
Thank you to the family members that allowed us to see these relics...truly amazing.
Truly remarkable video of Lt Col Speirs, I was surprised by the excellent quality picture and sound, and once again JD and Erik come up trumps with an excellent episode and remarkable artefact’s. Thanks for sharing, thumbs up 👍 all the way. 👍🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸🇺🇦
Dude this is crazy!!! I'm glad to have heard his voice now.
Amazing story! These men were the real deal. Thank you so much for putting this together for us, it is GREATLY appreciated.
I loved the tribute to Bradford Freeman at the end. Well done JD and Erik!
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I'm always off work for 2 weeks during xmas and new years and I always watch Band of Brothers during those days off.
When its nice and cold and dark out with some snacks and beverages and the heat turned up....
I look forward to it all year 😁
My son has something in common with these men. Not only was he with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. But he also received a Purple Heart while serving in Afghanistan.
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i cound be wrong but im pretty sure the 101st was decomed after ww2 and was never reactivated.
@@thehock9083 you are very wrong. The 101st is currently at Ft Campbell in KY. They no longer jump from planes but jump from helicopters. Air Assault!!
@Gene Wilkerson You are correct. However, they still have several units on jump status.
@@cuzmcc what about this is funny?
another great video mate.
Ronald speirs was a true leader.
I loved reading Hang Tough and am waiting for Fierce Valor to be delivered tomorrow. As usual JD, Erik and Jared keep this history alive. God bless you guys.
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Really great video, thank you!!
Thank you for honoring Ron Speirs
Really enjoyed the video
Thank You so very much
This story continues to fascinate. Thank you.
Thank you for a great video. Band of Brothers is one of my favorite war movies to watch. Love the history, I learn everytime something new from the history. So thank you, greatly appreciated.
One of the BEST history channels!
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Tnx for your gallant svc... Ron n easy co.🙏🙏🙏
I’m currently reading the book and love it! That was really cool to see some footage of the man himself for the first time. Great stuff as always JD!
Thanks! Glad that you’re enjoying the book.
Amazing!!!!!!Good job!!!Greets from Luxembourg, Europe!
Great video. Thank you
Band of Brothers is along with Pacific are my favorite WWII series, that said I did not read the book "Band of Brothers" until last year and to my amazement the series left out Forrest Guth contribution. I went to H. C. Conrad HS in Wilmington, DE and was shocked when I found out that Forrest was my Electric Shop Teacher. Forrest was a quiet man and not many of his students were aware of his role or why he walk with a slight limp.
I have been to the museum many times but my interest is mostly CW but Forrest Collection of artifacts did not register.
Now I realize that us boomers made a big mistake by letting Hollywood tell us their version of WWII instead of our fathers and teachers and those men who were on the front lines. I commend Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, for what the have brought us, the realistic war stories.
JD and Eric keep up showing us these stories they are what this country is in need of right now "American Pride"
Great stuff as usual!
Wow, an interview exclusive! Impressive. Would take a lifetime to see and hear the story behind each peace in the museums collection. Extraordinary collection Eric.
That footage was incredible. Another great episode as always. Thanks for sharing JD!
I'm ordering that Book on Speirs tomorrow on Audible. I find that I often read the autobiographies of these WWII vets who lived such long and interesting lives and think how boring my life has been! I remember thinking that exact thing after reading Chuck Yeager's book 30 years ago. Those guys from that generation were simply a different breed. Thanks for the continued great content you both provide on this channel.
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Wonderful video. I'll have to visit!
This man has never made a bad video, Thanks for all you do.
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Well done JD. Always informative. Thanks for the hard work.
Thanks!
Brilliant video! Thank you. My dad was a WWII Army veteran, so every bit of homage paid to all of these heroes is music to my ears.
Bought the audiobook from audible as I was watching this vid. Never Forget 💝
My gosh, that interview footage! Incredible to hear him speak about Spandau. Thanks, JD!
Really cool! Thanks for sharing!
Good stuff I'm going to have to buy both of the books you have there. I didn't know they were even available.
You just get more and more interesting as you dig into your history stories. Gr8 Job... Thanks
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I read the Speirs book. It was excellent. I enjoyed this video very much also.
Thank you both for your dedication to preserving the history of Easy Company. Awesome job thanks!
Always completely amazing, and mesmerizing. Thank you so much for all that you do JD and Erik!
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Never thought Spiers would be like that even as an older man. You can’t believe they guy in the clip was such a warrior. Fascinating and thanks👍
Incredible. So great to see more into the history of Spiers. Such an underrated character on BOB, but not to me, so I love this info and especially the interview, if not only just to hear the legend first hand. Thank you.
UNDERRATED? Do you know the meaning of the word? In Ambrose’s book, some members of Easy considered Spiers a better CO than Winters. Spiers, only being in a few episodes of BoB is the focal point in each one.
Never stop digging deeper into WW2. Great job!
Another outstanding presentation. Thank you for posting.
Love ALL your work. Absolutely BRILLIANT.
Thanks for showing us this content Ronald Spears is a true American Badass that history should never forget thanks to you guys we got to get a bit closer look to the personal history of Ronald Spears I appreciate that thank you very much and keep up the good work
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Any time I see a video from History Underground pop up I know that it will be good. This was no exception. All of your installments have been well-done. The best were those done on-scene in Normandy. They were superb.
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BRAVO!
Another Home Run by the JD & Erik team! Great Information and way to set history straight on the Man, Myth, and Legend! Loved the clip at the end, also educational and loved his saying of "I was told they are going to tear it down and make a parking lot, that's America for ya." Still holds true today!!!!!! I took more out of it than that, just found that interesting as well. Thank you for all you do.
All this and all our heroes of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf wars must not be forgotten. Every single one deserves to be remembered and we owe an unpaid, never ending debt of gratitude to all our service members. Especially those who served this nation in wartime. Thank you for all you are doing in the service of that, to keep these memories close.
Speir's video is golden. And he answered my question about Hess' mental state... that he believed Hess was faking his psychosis.
Eric.....Can't wait to come to your amazing museum and see all of these treasures for myself! I've been watching your videos for a year now, and I love every single one. Please continue your awesome work!
Great stuff !
The history of ww2 is gaining momentum and more people by the day appreciate the sacrifices that were made by so many. I recently started collecting and have American, British, Canadian and German hats. The prices are going up and it's sad to see the relatives of veterans having to sell their artifacts.
JD, what a wonderfully brief yet informative history of one of America’s greatest 🇺🇸
So much is owed and cannot be repaid. Heros who answered the call. Thank you Love ,Honor and Respect to them and their families.
Tremendous video. Of all the BOB members Ron Speirs was the most intriguing and mysterious. I wasn't surprised to hear he didn't like the Ambrose book. I spoke at lenght several times with Lt. Ed Shames and he also felt the book was filled with inaccuracies. It was part historical and part storytelling. The most honest and vivid interview on the PIR in action is Art Dimarzio. He was right next to Spiers when he shot the GI and describes it in detail. You have to watch it. I can't express my gratitude for your preservation of the BOB and WWIi history.
Excellent!☝🏻
Will say it again, your videos need to be in our schools.
Your coverage is well put together. Thanks for all the great content. I really wish my father would’ve lived to watch Band of Brothers because he’s a war veteran himself. Unfortunately he passed away about a year before the show aired. He would’ve loved it ✌🏾
Fierce Valor was an excellent book. Keep up the great work Erik and JD.
Another well done video! Thanks chap
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That video clip at the end was like opening an awesome Christmas present when I was a kid. I've been a WW2 fanatic since I was a little kid having one grandfather storming Omaha Beach with the USMC and another grandfather who was an anti-aircraft gunner in the Pacific in the Marianas. Namely Saipan.
Erik and his co-writer did an amazing job with the book "Fierce Valor". I also picked it up at your suggestion on another video JD! Thanks for that. Also, another great video. Love this channel!
Absolutely one of my favorite channels on UA-cam. You guys seem to knock it out of the park every time. Great to see beyond the what the movie portrays. I understand the need for creative license when making a movie, but it’s also important that the truth be told. Great job, can’t wait to see your content on Pearl Harbor.
Very interesting and great video. I definitely need to read the book. 👍
It’s a good one!
And the rare footage was awesome and what a great verse to end on….well done indeed JD! Well done indeed!
Magnificently done. Much appreciated...!!
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Amazing video!Thank you
Great job, guys! Thanks for sharing.
Your best ever..I just finished the Spiers book..perfect timing..thank you JD..
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As always, another fantastic piece of content from you, JD! And thanks to Erik for showing the artifacts! I will be putting the book on my Christmas wish list!
Awesome video JD! I think I’ve talked my father in law into a Gettysburg trip in the near future and I look forward to checking out Erik’s museum!
outstanding
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Thank you for this amazing content!
Will have to get that book. Loved the video. The content of your videos is remarkable. And thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks! And the book is top notch.
Very interesting. That interview is great to have Thank you JD.
Read the book when it came out. Had to go back and watch Band of Brother again really like when you and Eric do these.
Thanks! Glad that you enjoy them.
I love Spiers too.