Wow, what a place to be on hearing that the war is over. Perched upon the Eagle's Nest like that. That moment must have stuck with them the rest of their lives. "Drunk and partying it out at the Eagle's Nest, I heard the war ended."
It would be amazing news. All those thoughts of not surviving the war & then all of a sudden there's this news? I would be over the moon but in a cautious way.
@@BelloBudo007 it's probably what we'll feel like if a vaccine is found for COVID. an immediate wave of relief, but perhaps fear about what comes next.
I can't imagine what those words from Winters would sound like, even though the war was pretty much coming to an end for them there was still potential for danger, but hearing the word 'surrender' would probably the greatest thing to hear.
Germany believe it or not still had a pretty good size military once they surrendered plus they still occupied several nations. There was fear units outside Germany was going to ignore the order.
@@Seriona1 The army part is true. Control of several countries though, is false. Berlin was surrounded towards the end of the war, it was the only territory Germny had left.
In episode 2, Winters took a sip of liquor when Toye offered some. Earlier in this scene Harry offered liquor to Winters saying that "so that we can see you doing it". So Winters drinking alcohol was spread along the regiment the same as Spiers shooting those POWs.
+Samuel Cho Iwo Jima was over and done in March, and Okinawa only had about a month left. It wouldn't have made a difference. By the time Easy got to Okinawa, they would have served no other purpose than to fix the place up, or be prepared for another island.
The paratroopers where going to be brought over as a trick to make the Japanese think that a airborne assault was going to happen during operation downfall and so they would station more troops inland than at the coast line
This has to be the coolest scene of the series. Can you imagine how good you'd feel kicking back in the former home of the most evil man in the world after you kicked his ass?
Any soldier from one of the western states was probably reminded of home with that incredibly beautiful scenery. It would have brought tears to my eyes.
I couldn’t imagine being a combat soldier in WW2 then finding out the enemy surrendered. Those men were probably convinced they were never going to go home again or see their families again and then all of a sudden you hear the news the wars over and you’re going home.
I love that Winters would happily swig some wine Day 2 of the invasion of Europe to earn the trust of his men but wouldnt drink infront of his best friend to celebrate victory in Europe.
My Uncle Bill was killed by machine gun fire (from a church) just 22 days before Germany surrendered. My grandparents never really recovered. He was one of those people everyone in this small town expected would do great things. Old-timers still mention him to me once in a while. Yeah, I'm antifa. Antifascist. Has America forgotten?
I'm in the unique position where my best friend is German-Canadian friend who has veteran ancestors who fought on both sides. Never talked about hate for either country today and loves both his homelands. So WHAT THE FUCK is wrong with half of you in the comment section?!
Appologies for the necro. But most people don't understand how bad it was to live in Germany after WWI, they where given hope and took it, or where killed if they didn't. I have no hatred for the German people, only for those who where a member of the SS, the true evil of WWII.
There is always another war to fight. Another battle to fight or be in. The war never ends. One battle ends and another begins. The peace ever lasts long, it's just the quiet before the storm.
Yeah, it’s definitely a sense of relief that the war’s over. However, it’s also the realization that you know have to get used to not having your weapon ready to fire, or seeing a German soldier and not having the first instant be to kill him.
Hugging is a sign of love. Fathers hug there children just as mothers and lovers do. Every man has a feminine side and every woman has a masculine side but that does not make them gay. P.S. If my dad was gay i would know.
my grandfather on my dad's side served in the navy as a radioman my grandfather on my mom's side served in the Army and saw action in the South Pacific.
@SuperSmilerainbow Hitler's "Eagle's Nest." Essentially, it was his private villa high in the mountains(forget what range). IIRC, the guy who wrote the book on Easy Company, which the show is based off of, chose Easy Company b/c they were the ones that "assaulted" the Eagle's Nest.
I don't know how much intel the Allies had about the Nerobefehl, but I guess, knowing Hitler and that they faced the greatest army in Europe, they expected Germany to fight until the bitter end, having to conquer it house-by-house. So hearing that the war was over (atleast in Europe) must have been a tremendeous relief for the soldiers. Probably also because they didn't know about the terrors of the Pacific War, which would have been next if not for the Nuclear Attacks.
I think that it was a very good new to all of them and so they are celebrating that new, that Germany had surrended and that was almost the end of WWII in Europe.
Does anyone know what joke or poem they're trying to get right at the beginning of this scene...PS- why's everybody hassling them about the bro-hugs? They were happy, they were going home. INBD
Anticlimactic? Were you expecting strippers to burst out in song and hand out cake and pbj sandwiches? The subtle reactions on the men is enough for me.
I can think of only 2 real reasons. First is shock, after fighting for so long, its a surprise to finally be done with it. Or it could be because now they might be deployed to the Pacific.
That was my reaction when news broke when Osama bin Ladin was killed My battalion slapped hands and hugged But me...I had dreams to work to become a Navy Seal and take him out myself
The German Army didn't surrender in this series. The end card says that Hitler killed himself on April 11th. This was actually about 5 days before the Battle of Berlin even began.
I'd imagine they surrendered to the Commonwealth and United States, but continued fighting against the Soviet Union. We respected the enemy's surrender, but the Soviets...
@@sce2aux464 Now, Trump piled on more US debt in 4 years than any other president in 8 years, and have most of it to corporations and installed a Catholic cabal in the judicial branch.
Wow, what a place to be on hearing that the war is over. Perched upon the Eagle's Nest like that. That moment must have stuck with them the rest of their lives. "Drunk and partying it out at the Eagle's Nest, I heard the war ended."
We were already drunk and partying when the war ended...
I was drunk while the war ended with out me....
The War In Europe ...
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...my thoughts exactly. it must've been an awesome view, set to a wonderful news.
The war didn't end. The European theater did.
0:27 That little touch of Nixon realizing he is out of booze. Ron Livingston is such an underrated actor.
I never noticed that, it is a really great touch :)
Few actors can smash a printer with such sincerity!
Yet another thing I never noticed before. Thank you!
he won't be after Winters give him his "present".
I love how Speirs just slumps over after hearing the news, kind of like he's a bit disappointed he can't offer German prisoners cigarettes anymore!
Hes like a lower ranked Patton. A soldier in nature.
Speirs
lel
@smudge It's fine as long as didn't offer any cigarettes after hearing the news.
@lilbunnyfoofoo Probably a combination of both lol
Could you imagine? The relief you would feel?
It would be amazing news. All those thoughts of not surviving the war & then all of a sudden there's this news? I would be over the moon but in a cautious way.
@@BelloBudo007 it's probably what we'll feel like if a vaccine is found for COVID. an immediate wave of relief, but perhaps fear about what comes next.
@@RIPCompanionCube I'm already feeling that. Not too sure I want to be forced into taking the first vaccine & risk the side effects.
But then at the time you would also have to worry about being sent over to the Pacific.
@@alexfisher5672 Yeah, I’ll bet they were all thinking: “Well, so much for the easy part!”
I can't imagine what those words from Winters would sound like, even though the war was pretty much coming to an end for them there was still potential for danger, but hearing the word 'surrender' would probably the greatest thing to hear.
Germany believe it or not still had a pretty good size military once they surrendered plus they still occupied several nations. There was fear units outside Germany was going to ignore the order.
Big army means nothing if you lack food to feed it and ammo to shoot.
@@Seriona1 The army part is true. Control of several countries though, is false. Berlin was surrounded towards the end of the war, it was the only territory Germny had left.
@@MCshadr217 No it wasn't do some damn research. Germany still occupied Denmark and Norway.
@@kylesenior intel then was not what it is today.
My grandpa was one of the soldiers who occupied the Eagle's Nest. My family has a picture of him there with the other soldiers in his unit.
that's very cool. Did he ever tell you stories?
Wow!
In episode 2, Winters took a sip of liquor when Toye offered some. Earlier in this scene Harry offered liquor to Winters saying that "so that we can see you doing it". So Winters drinking alcohol was spread along the regiment the same as Spiers shooting those POWs.
They could have died in Iwojima or Okinawa by being reassigned to the pacific.
+Samuel Cho Iwo Jima was over and done in March, and Okinawa only had about a month left. It wouldn't have made a difference. By the time Easy got to Okinawa, they would have served no other purpose than to fix the place up, or be prepared for another island.
Samuel Cho the Pacific was mostly the Marine Corps' bag.
jacobdot456 Okinawa went on until late June 1945.
Coda Mission The Army in Europe was About to be Deployed in the Pacific. But they Drop that Two Stupid Bomb in Japan. So it Ended. Intindi???
The paratroopers where going to be brought over as a trick to make the Japanese think that a airborne assault was going to happen during operation downfall and so they would station more troops inland than at the coast line
Harry Welsh actor guide rules: always be drunk or look stoned, always act like this war is the coolest party ever.
As of that mountaintop, it was. Lol
Love their reactions when Winters says German army has surrendered. They are absolutely priceless.
misstoughcookie97 like wtf I wasnt done,killing yet
I cannot fathom the relief any soldier felt, on that day. Incredible.
I cannot grasp the relief these men (and millions of others) felt, when they got word the war was over. Can't know if you haven't been in their shoes.
I love how Speirs slurs out "Lt. Lipton". Haha he's so drunk in this scene.
btp248 lol 😂
Lol. He was acting so human that I didn't initially recognize him.
Boy, did he get wasted really fast.
Spiers is a different type of drunk 😂
This has to be the coolest scene of the series.
Can you imagine how good you'd feel kicking back in the former home of the most evil man in the world after you kicked his ass?
"We know the feeling!" - 4/64 Armor (3rd Infantry Division) and 1/6 Infantry (1st Armored Division)
“The greatest story never told”
That moment when you realize you survived the war. What a feeling
That sobered them up - and quickly!
Any soldier from one of the western states was probably reminded of home with that incredibly beautiful scenery.
It would have brought tears to my eyes.
Omg! I didn't eve notice it was Speirs until the 2nd time I watched it! Love this clip!
Winters all troops stand fast on present positions
Nix standing fast
Spears hmmm
He's not moving from his position. He followed orders. :P
Speirs
actually he said 'what does that mean'
I couldn’t imagine being a combat soldier in WW2 then finding out the enemy surrendered. Those men were probably convinced they were never going to go home again or see their families again and then all of a sudden you hear the news the wars over and you’re going home.
that sobered them up real quick
All those officers together leading men, unstoppable battalion right there.
I love that Winters would happily swig some wine Day 2 of the invasion of Europe to earn the trust of his men but wouldnt drink infront of his best friend to celebrate victory in Europe.
My God, I could see how living up there in the Alps, Hitler could have got delusions of grandeur. The place is like being in heaven.
Can't really blame them for getting sloshed on VE day. I know I would have done if I was alive back then.
The greatest thing they wanna hear after 2 years of this brutal and horrible war
The relief must have been immense
Then the reflection of how many friends and even family in a lot of cases died to get to this point
My Uncle Bill was killed by machine gun fire (from a church) just 22 days before Germany surrendered.
My grandparents never really recovered.
He was one of those people everyone in this small town expected would do great things. Old-timers still mention him to me once in a while.
Yeah, I'm antifa. Antifascist. Has America forgotten?
Scene ended with Winters telling Nixon “I’ve got a present for you “.
Is it the part where Nixon was led to a room full of liquors?
Yes
Happy VE day! 69 years ago today!
MNVikingsforever Today's the 70th Anniversary. The celebration had to be surreal. Wish I had a time machine.
Now it's 73 years since the war in Europe ended. Happy VE day everyone.
I'm in the unique position where my best friend is German-Canadian friend who has veteran ancestors who fought on both sides. Never talked about hate for either country today and loves both his homelands. So WHAT THE FUCK is wrong with half of you in the comment section?!
Because your friend has a good head on his shoulders. Can't say the rest for these dopes.
I have German ancestry, and I have no hatred for the Germans for what happened back then. It was a much, much different time.
Appologies for the necro. But most people don't understand how bad it was to live in Germany after WWI, they where given hope and took it, or where killed if they didn't. I have no hatred for the German people, only for those who where a member of the SS, the true evil of WWII.
There is always another war to fight. Another battle to fight or be in. The war never ends. One battle ends and another begins. The peace ever lasts long, it's just the quiet before the storm.
Yeah, it’s definitely a sense of relief that the war’s over. However, it’s also the realization that you know have to get used to not having your weapon ready to fire, or seeing a German soldier and not having the first instant be to kill him.
I toured the place. They turned it into a restaurant. View is spectacular.
That was a good day.
Spiers was devastated by the surrender.
Hugging is a sign of love. Fathers hug there children just as mothers and lovers do.
Every man has a feminine side and every woman has a masculine side but that does not make them gay.
P.S. If my dad was gay i would know.
Wow🙌👍👍
Silently confirms this, as a Man.
That was a brotherhood hug. They are a band of brothers, a band of comrades.
My grandfather on my dads side fought in ww2 for the U.S.
My grandfather on my moms side fought ww2 for Germany. KRAZEE.
My Dad was in 2nd army 94th division, his cousin . . . was a german pilot.
my grandfather on my dad's side served in the navy as a radioman
my grandfather on my mom's side served in the Army and saw action in the South Pacific.
Same. There was a lot of Germans and Italians in the USA by 1940
Man, I wasn't even alive then, and I'm drunk from VE Day.
@SuperSmilerainbow Hitler's "Eagle's Nest." Essentially, it was his private villa high in the mountains(forget what range). IIRC, the guy who wrote the book on Easy Company, which the show is based off of, chose Easy Company b/c they were the ones that "assaulted" the Eagle's Nest.
They were NOT the ones who assaulted it, it was the 9th Company of the French 2nd Armoured Brigade
The present Winters had for Nixon was the huge wine cellar
Even Speirs was tanked. But god damn, they deserved it. The shit they saw and did?
I didn't get that amazing feeling when I left Iraq....
What was your MOS?
@@chrisstarring2991 none, he was a refugee lol.
Aww..I just made myself sad...
Indeed! I believe the two things were related...
I don't know how much intel the Allies had about the Nerobefehl, but I guess, knowing Hitler and that they faced the greatest army in Europe, they expected Germany to fight until the bitter end, having to conquer it house-by-house.
So hearing that the war was over (atleast in Europe) must have been a tremendeous relief for the soldiers. Probably also because they didn't know about the terrors of the Pacific War, which would have been next if not for the Nuclear Attacks.
@Elberiver11 So two men can't hug each other without looking gay? My dad has hugged me yet we arent gay.
Oh hey it’s axelrod!!!
what's spiers mumbling?
its wierd watching this then right away watching another video of BoB when they are back in war again.
@madpigz777 It was actually Herman Goering's collection.
It's over.
Just like that.
I agree with you
I think that it was a very good new to all of them and so they are celebrating that new, that Germany had surrended and that was almost the end of WWII in Europe.
Meaning i was at that balcony on eagles nest during a tour in 2009
Yeah baby!!!
Spiers looks blitzed. Lol
Does anyone know what joke or poem they're trying to get right at the beginning of this scene...PS- why's everybody hassling them about the bro-hugs? They were happy, they were going home. INBD
@HerbstPacania AutumnPacania, I may not be able to beleive you were at the Heer's surrender to the Allied Forces.
I've just sent you a hug.
@ramennoodlechef he was already given the battlefield commission and he is at that time, a 2LT already
I hug my boyfriend all the time and we aren't gay.
That's cuz you are a girl lol
Too bad I didn't see the Eagles Nest when I was in Berchesgaden (not sure about the spelling)
I was stationed in Germany with the Army and actually got to go to the eagles nest , it was incredible, beautiful place.
@Dorotea83 i think speirs says "what does that mean" lol
It means he can't offer them more cigs.
Still waiting to hear the end of that joke.
"Son of a bitch ... I'm still alive ..."
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Just wait until Steiner attacks
What was his present
i think he means on the set of the filming
So they’re hanging out at The Eagles’s Nest and they’re surprised the Germans surrendered ?
i was there!! :D
They definitely would have been involved in any invasion of the Japanese main land
that's lizard men, silly
Says the guy who wasn't even alive at the time.
But if you don’t have enough points your going to the Pacific
Where is this, like exactly?
That's subtle difference - Germany never surrendered. Only German Armed forces did.
I don't know. Maybe.
That was so anticlimactic.
300k germans surrendered, Hitler killed himself, Nazi disbanded, Germany was pretty much done.
Strygger Nah, I doubt it. I think the thought of reassignment to the Pacific killed the mood.
So they captured this event for the common soldier pretty good I guess.
Anticlimactic? Were you expecting strippers to burst out in song and hand out cake and pbj sandwiches? The subtle reactions on the men is enough for me.
OP never said it was a bad thing...
these guys looked sad that the war was over....
I can think of only 2 real reasons. First is shock, after fighting for so long, its a surprise to finally be done with it. Or it could be because now they might be deployed to the Pacific.
yeah it was kinda shock . They have been at war for years and it has been too familiar to them , now it suddenly end .
Funny, they looked drunk to me.
Ur kidding right?
immer Deutschalnd!
@soldierboyz22 i mean i as hilters eagles nest bro. -__-
@Elberiver11 your not really making any sense man im sorry
no the real homosexuals are winters and nixon so...
i'm guessing you are about 12?
That was my reaction when news broke when Osama bin Ladin was killed
My battalion slapped hands and hugged
But me...I had dreams to work to become a Navy Seal and take him out myself
I just wish Cheney’s Machine wasn’t looking for bin Laden in Afghanistan when he was Pakistan from about 2005.
I live in NY and I fucking ROARED when I heard that news.
@@tonymanero5544 Cheney's machine? Surely, you jest.
Kinda weired ....
That's bullshit.
Bad news. No more wars....
You homophobic?
Sad days for europe...
The German Army didn't surrender in this series.
The end card says that Hitler killed himself on April 11th. This was actually about 5 days before the Battle of Berlin even began.
I'd imagine they surrendered to the Commonwealth and United States, but continued fighting against the Soviet Union. We respected the enemy's surrender, but the Soviets...
Germany surrendered is like saying trump is president
And Hillary ISN'T.
@@sce2aux464 Now, Trump piled on more US debt in 4 years than any other president in 8 years, and have most of it to corporations and installed a Catholic cabal in the judicial branch.
you homophobic?