We used to watch this series when I was in the Army. Especially when we were out in the field and lucky enough to have something to play it on. Room full of combat vets and there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
Me too. I had a cousin who fought in Normandy in the Army. He was in Bastogne, as well as the Battle of the Bulge, the Ardennes, etc. He carried a piece of shrapnel in his leg for his whole life. A true hero.
@@elodie_k221b And the one duplicate in Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA within line of sight of his childhood home. He is buried at Bergstrasse (ironically) Lutheran Church about 3 miles away (also in Ephrata).
Combat vet myself his legacy still lives on. I remember hearing of his passing when I was in Afghanistan. His death was mourned by all paratroopers even the 17th British Airborne paid their respects at least the best we could bring there.
Dick Winters what a friggin hero, he reminds me of my grandfather who was sort of the same age and died in 2006 he was Dutch in the resistance and he rescued my grandma (who was half german/russian) who got captive after we got libarated in september 1944 (Southern Netherlands). She was locked up in "castle Hoensbroek" he went to save her and married her so she would get a Dutch nationality
Edward Shames was the last surviving Toccoa man from Easy Co. He passed away last year just shy of 100 years old. He had 12 great grand children at his funeral. He received a battlefield commission while behind enemy lines in Frace during Operation Overlord. As a Jewish man he was left with life long scars from what he saw at the liberated camps. During the taking of the Eagle's Nest he found a bottle of cognac labeled 'for the Fuehrer's use only'. He used it later to toast to his son's Bar Mitzah. Currahee Least we forget.
12 great grand children from a soldier who was in combat since D-day. Incredible. From Wikipedia: "At Shames' funeral, the 101st Airborne Division sent a funeral detail of a music section, firing party, and casket party. The detail was from the unit that traced its lineage to Shames's Easy Company. The detail was commanded by the unit's battalion commander. The casket party was led by the second lieutenant who held the same organizational position that Shames held in Easy."
but it really sucks for shifty bc after he gets into a wreck just before going home he had to spend a year in and out of hospitals recovering from that and he didn’t get to experience V-Day even though he was supposed to go home sooner than his comrades.
@@Jargolf86 there’s so many small things that are missed through the entire series or just bits of info that make certain scenes and actions taken in this series most people won’t ever see or know unless they watch it over and over and have a military background of some kind. Trust me, it’s amazing.
Great reaction!! I've posted this before....I am a flight attendant. A couple of years after this series premiered, I had Shifty Powers and his wife on one of my flights. I completely "fan-girled" over him. He was so soft-spoken and kind. I am sure I embarrassed him. 38 years later, whenever I am asked who my favorite passenger is of all-time, I always answer, "Shifty Powers". Truly The Greatest Generation!!❤❤
This is the first time I've ever written a comment on UA-cam. I'm a retired Army Paratrooper and I spent 21 years in the Army. My last unit was the 101st Airborne Division. This series came out the year I retired and HBO came to Fort Campbell Ky to preview it the week before it was released. They remodeled the Soldiers Club to look like a 1940's big band club. I met a few of the men: Don Mularkey, Bill Guarnere and Bull Randallman. Also a few of the actors. I also jumped into Normandy on the 50th anniversary of D-Day in 1994. I watched you react to the whole series and I have to say that it gives me hope for the future to see young people today watch shows like this and learn what their Grandparents and Great Grandparents went through to insure freedom for the world. I commend you for your curiosity and care for the Greatest Generation and I wish you a long and happy life.
I had the honor to have met Major Winters at an army base in PA, not far from the farm he had. We were doing a living history ('reenactment') of the Battle of the Bulge and my role was as a German staff officer. One evening I was seated at a table in our cafe alone, and Winters asked if he could join me. (veterans were always welcome everywhere) He said he'd seen me on the field that afternoon when we were doing a tactical battle, and he recognized me as I went from unit to unit, giving orders. He said that whenever I showed up, things would happen. I told him that I was just a messenger, in contact with my commander by radio. Winters said "No, you were doing the coordinating and implementation of the strategic plan. That's what good staff officers do" I took that as a high compliment coming from a heroic commander as talented as Dick Winters.
What even touches me more is that Mr. Winters gave you that compliment while you were playing a German. Mr. Winters doesn't discriminate, he is just a good man, seeing other good man. No Factions. That's why i sincerely admire Mr. Winters a example for all of us.
My dad was in ww11. We sat and watched this series , he had tears in his eyes but never said a word.... but I understood everything he was thinking from his eyes,, my dad passed away a year ago last October age 94,,,, love you dad
This show brought out the best in these actors. In fact, a lot of them still get together for anniversaries and have carried on in contact with the veterans.
Completely agree.One of the best TV shows ever.Still can’t believe it came out in 2001! It seems like yesterday, but then you remember that Winters and all the guys are gone now.😿
Now that the vets are gone, many of the actors keep in contact with the families. In the official podcast, Frank John Hughes talks about how close he got with Wild Bill and his family.
One of the best show there is. A great follow up would be The Pacific. Made by the same producers and HBO. Same, if not more, intense and gritty then BoB. But none the less, been following you watching this show and been enjoying your sincerity to their service.
The war in Europe, and in The Pacific were two completely different breeds of dog. America's development mimicked that of Europe, so there was a lot of familiarity there. Those Pacific islands were all undeveloped jungle, coupled with Japanese cultures "Desth before Dishonor" mantra. That's why so few Japanese surrendered.
Episode 10 is a literal breath of fresh air. By the end of this episode, your life feels enriched to have gotten to know such men without ever meeting them.
Hopefully you'll do "The Pacific", as well... Similar, but 'darker', more brutal...especially towards the end of the Series. Completely different kind of battlefields, steaming hot jungles, blistering volcanic islands, 'unpleasant' wildlife, and a fanatical enemy who welcomed death... Follows US Marines.
@@holddowna Thanks for having us. I enjoy your reactions because they're authentic and not intended to go over the top. (Read More) I'm sure by now you've probably gotten requests to do "The Pacific". It basically completes the Holy Trinity of Spielberg's uber-realistic WW2 series (technically the Tetrad if you include "Schindler's List"). Like Band of Brothers, the Pacific is also based on the real-lived experience of Marines who served in the Pacific, including interviews at the opening of each episode with the actual Marines, but be warned -- it is by far the most brutal and relentless of the series. In Band of Brothers you see a noticeable drop in spirits and morale come Bastogne and The Breaking Point, but after The Last Patrol, and the shock of the Holocaust in Why We Fight, you see a noticeable uptick in Points and the Finale. In The Pacific, imagine Bastogne and The Breaking Point, but it just gets progressively worse from Episode 5 all the way to Episode 9, with no let-up. And that's because the Japanese refused to surrender, fighting down to the last man, bullet, bayonet, grenade, charge and artillery round. Combine that with hot, humid tropical weather and being sequestered on Pacific islands with no retreat...and you get the picture. It's absolutely riveting, and there are parts where even I was crying at the end. Definitely worth the watch if you have the stomach for it, a great way to see and appreciate what the WW2 veterans did to win the war against Germany AND Japan. And it's not all bad, there's definitely humor and good laughs at various parts. But just be warned. It's similar to Band of Brothers for the first four episodes -- combat, violence, loss, and then respite. But Episode 5 through 9...relentless, which is practically half the series. That being said, not trying to scare you off, would actually be great to see you react. And its something I believe everyone should watch at least once. But just be prepared. Definitely more violent and sadistic, especially as both the Marines and Japanese start losing their humanity due to constant stress and combat. The Pacific doesn't hold back.
DISCLAIMER: If you plan on watching the companion series called The Pacific, it is VERY different from Band Of Brothers. Instead of focusing on the bonding between a certain group of men during combat, it's primary theme is to explore the individual experiences of young men at war and the psychological effects that such horrific trauma can cause them. It is much darker and harder to watch overall, but still an equal masterpiece nevertheless. I find it unfair and disappointing that a large number of people downplay The Pacific for these reasons (mostly because it keeps getting compared to Band of Brothers). With that being said, as long as you go into The Pacific with these things in mind, I'm sure you will appreciate it just as much as Band of Brothers, like I have.
I also find it disappointing how many people downplay the Pacific, I personally find it to be better than BoB. It still shows some of the bonding between marines, but shows much more of the harsh reality of being in combat that long, as well as a small bit of reintegrating into civilian life again.
I love the Pacific. I think what most people don't like about it is how brutally honest it is in its portrayal of the not just the harshest parts of war, but also the misery of the day to day life, particularly for the soldier stationed in the Pacific. Sledge wrote his book specifically because he had not read any other books about war that carried across that day to day aspect. The feeling of grime he felt constantly. For me, BoB is a show that inspires pride in a person, and makes them long for the kind of companionship you find in war...The Pacific reminds you that war is terrible and you probably wont make it back.
I agree that the Pacific is incredibly well made, and far more horrifying than BoB. I personally thought BoB did a better job at portraying the men than the Pacific, and therefore I enjoyed it more. But both deserve to be watched by everyone. Watch the Pacific, and you realise that the men fighting in Europe had it easy.
Definitely agree. I found The Pacific to be excellent. I was also a bit more invested since I had an uncle who fought on Guadalcanal. It is definitely darker and isn't for everyone. I watched a youtube reaction where both of the women watching were really angered by the Okinawa episode. They thought that the depravity was over-hyped, when in actuality it was downplayed. The Pacific does have a bit of them returning home after the war as well, which isn't featured in BOB.
The pacific did a better job at showing the horrors of war while band of brothers did a better job at showing how the men in the war can find companionship in order to make it through the war
When Winters Passed away years ago supposedly 3,000 people attended (including some of the celebrities who reenacted as the actual soldiers). The loss of these men as time passes on leaves a gaping hole that perhaps will never be filled over time. We truly are losing a generation of individuals that never will be again.
He also asked that his obituary not be published until after his burial. Speculation was he did not want the event to be a spectacle or otherwise any more of a burden on his family
This miniseries is one of, if not the best series ever made for television. That part at the very end where Winters closes with the anecdote, that never fails to make me tear up. Having the actual veterans interviewed is such a strong anchor to the narrative of the show, it truly makes it one of a kind
As that German general was speaking to his men you could see how much Winter's could relate and the thought that soldiers are just soldiers and go through the same things. This was made 20ish years ago and sadly they are now all gone.
As a US Army Veteran myself, I sincerely thank you for watching and reacting to this series. My uncle, now passed on, was a member of the 101st Airborne and was wounded in Bastogne. He lived a long life after the war, but the war lived on with him. He couldn't watch war movies on tv, nor would he discuss his injuries from the war. I was a Pall Bearer at his Military Funeral in 2002
My father, Pfc. George C. Harry, was not in the 101st Airborne but was in the 103rd Infantry Division (409 Infantry), during WWII. The 409th basically paralleled where the 101st went, through France, Belgium, Germany and Austria. They were not in Bastogne but helped defend that long stretch of treeline in the bitter, cold winter. It was referred to as the Siegfried Line, where American forces eventually crossed into Germany. My dad was also at the Landsberg Concentration Camp standing guard over German prisoners (see episode "Why We Fight") who were made to clean up the horror. He didn't like to talk about it, though it was well documented in the 409th Scrapbook. I think my father would have really liked this series, as a testament to what these men went through but he passed away about 9 months before the show aired.
I am a veteran who has seen a bit of the more recent horrors of war. As I watch this incredible piece of work, I am reminded of the some of the realities of this world.........namely the cost of freedom and the continual willingness of many people to pay that price. The massive scale of what these men faced was well beyond what I faced or could comprehend.
As a fellow veteran I thank you for your service, and just as importantly you seem to be of those who can make peace with what was experienced, and I infer that every day you try to live the best life possible and to work through the horrors to come out more healed for your family and those in whose love you live in. God Bless, your fellow comrade in arms -ShaneC
Incredible series that I will always watch yearly. Now prepare yourself for The Pacific... And once you're done that, it'll be the perfect timing for Masters of The Air! Edit: A note for "The Pacific", try to find the version that has the Tom Hanks narrated intro's. They explain all the geographical and logistical details you need before going into episodes, I have no idea why HBO removed them from most streaming services (I don't get the intro's on Crave in Canada for example, I have to go on youtube)
I didn't think the Pacific was that good, in fact i stopped watching around episode 5 or 6, as i couldn't even name one character from the show (unlike BoB, where i was so invested in Winters and Luz and the rest, from episode 1). A big disappointment.
If you are interested in more details, much much more actually, check out the podcast Hardcore History by Dan Carlin, the series is Supernova In The East. It’s phenomenal.
Also, the DVD of Band of Brothers has excellent “bonuses” - for every episode there is a map of the area covered on that episode; lists of military terms and slang used; military ranks explained; a timeline of the war, political events, and battles; and a brief bio of the actual lives of each real veteran. The set also has the documentary “We Stand Alone Together “ which is on UA-cam, and a “making of” feature that focuses on some of the technical details. UA-cam also has a great one hour “video diary” made by Ron Livingston (Nixon) about the training sessions the cast had before filming began, and has some footage of when he met Grace Nixon.
Hello Ames! As a veteran, I wanted to thank you for the incredible respect you have shown these men, as well as your reaction to Saving Private Ryan. Your words of gratitude to those who lived the horrific tragedy of war is inspiring.
My father in law was the 3 officer B/N in a B17 in early 43. Never spoke about the war. The two exceptions were the time we had a P51 Mustang fly low over us and he said the Little Buddy’s save his ass a time or two. The second I was taking my son to see a B17 which had flow into town. I asked him if he would like to come along. His response was no thank you son I’ve seen enough B17’s to last a lifetime. It never ceases to amaze me the courageous men and women who saved the world
Those last words from Winters just GUT me....every...single...time. I've probably watched over a dozen "reactions" to this series on UA-cam. They are all well done. I've told others theirs were one of the best (true). I think yours IS the best! Enjoy the documentary. Thanks for a beautiful review/reaction. Peace.
My favorite episode of the series, especially the Winters/Nixon scenes. I also very much appreciate the scene with the German general making the speech to his men that Liebgott translates. That was very emotional. Some trivia about that: The actor playing the general, Wolf Kahler, played the role of Colonel Dietrich in Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Another part that really gets me is hearing that 1600 people went to George Luz's funeral in 1998. That really says something about who he was. But I always find myself coming back to Richard Winters and Lewis Nixon and the friendship they had. How they went all the way from Toccoa to the war's end and remained lifelong friends. Lastly, as a Veteran myself, I just want to say thank you to all those who wore the uniform in this global conflict and who sacrificed so much, a debt that can never be repaid. And, as a Navy Veteran, I have to mention yesterday's date, December 7th. Remember Pearl Harbor.
This series actually changed my view on life and the respect i have for soldiers. i will never forget these brave men. Winters saying "but i served in a company of heroes" may be the most powerful thing I've ever heard in my life.
Major Dick Winters was an outstanding leader! He took one day at a time. In life, that's all you really can do. A local PA politician (Rep. Payne), did a 5 part interview with him 10 years ago. It's a really good thing to watch. It starts with, "A Tribute to Major Dick Winters, Part 1". PS. When they showed that little film clip of the fight in Okinawa, it reminded me that my grand uncle was a naval fighter pilot that was there! He survived the war in the Pacific, but was killed two years later in a training accident at the old Willow Grove Naval Air station in south eastern PA. He took off and the engine in his F4U Corsair failed. It spun over and nose-dived into the ground. He was 24 years old.
The real Dick Winters did not know how to swim and the real Ronald Speirs did not smoke. Band of Brothers was still a great series, thanks for your sincere reactions. Well done!
Ames, you have brought your heart and soul to this reaction, and I appreciate that. This miniseries is like poetry, all the more amazing because it's a true story.
I will simply say that this is probably the best miniseries ever made. No, it is the best miniseries ever made. Hands down, no contest. That line from Winters didn't get to me until I got older and watched it again. A truly humble individual.
I've watched more than a few reactions to this series and yours is one of the most genuine and emotional so thank you for that. One note that most miss (there's a lot to take in) - when Shifty is selected to go home via "lottery" the helmet is actually empty. They rigged it so he would be the one to go home. They all wanted to be home but they selected him which speaks well of both the company and Shifty.
I actually stayed in the General Walker Hotel in the Berchtesgaden/Obersalzberg region. It was originally a hotel which was run by the Nazis called the Platterhof. I was fortunate enough to never see any action but I was part of the legendary Blackhorse Regiment before it was deactivated toward the end of the cold war. It was amazing to walk in the footsteps of such history. I just wish I would have gotten some more pictures while I was there but I was only 18. I was also fortunate enough to go whitewater rafting in Austria and you're right, Ames, it's absolutely gorgeous. I just wish I had been more aware of the region's history to appreciate how awesome it was to be there. Thanks for your amazing reactions too, you honor the memory of these great men with your desire to understand their sacrifices!
Thanks for your reactions and taking the time to learn about this time. As a kid , the members of this Greatest Generation were all around us, and we barely knew...They never talked about what they had survived, what they had suffered and those they lost. Occasionally they would talk about a buddy, a night on the town, or a funny memory, but never about their service. My Uncle Bob was training to be a pilot, when "D-Day and the "Battle of the Bulge " ended most special training, turning them all into "Replacement Riflemen". Bob ended up with trench foot, spent 2 years in Army Hospitals...but kept his feet. These young men grew up during the Great Depression and witnessed Mankind at their Very Worst and Very Best. They re-built a World that had tried twice to destroy itself and made sure that even with Atomic Weapons threatening to complete that destruction, made sure they were never used
My Great Uncle was killed at Monte Casino in Italy. My Grandpa told me about him and how he was a hero. Thank you for doing the reaction to this series because what every soldier did in WWII should never be forgotten. Especially in the times we are living right now.
every time i hear major winters say those words it always gets me. after all the times i have watched it. still gets me. thanks for watching and sharing your experiance with this. was good to see someone else reaction other than my own
Band of Brothers is a master class in story telling. The acting, production, writing are simply top notch. Wonderful reaction to a fantastic series. Now you can start Pacific, but be ready for a set of different emotions. It's just as powerful, it's just different so be prepared.
Ames, was such a blast to rewatch this series for the millionth time from your point of view. Thanks for your interest. Thanks for all men who did things to make sure we were safe as a nation and thrive. Your tears during it were there with my own. Sadly all those great man are perished now but there has been reunions from the cast of the series kind of frequently. There is a documentary done by Ron Livingston of the boot camps on earlier training for the series. You must to check it out. There are a bunch of videos of the guys too when them were alive that are heartwarming too. So, to finish it, thanks Ames. Was really a treat to be with you in this journey. Ciao and Currahee!
After everything they had been through, I can't even imagine what it must have been like to swim in a lake in Austria. I also can't imagine a better ending to the series than Dick Winters saying that he wasn't a hero, but he served in a company of heroes. Makes me teary every time. These are some of the best men who have ever lived and we're all better off for knowing their stories.
Went to Berchtesgaden in the early 90s. We where stationed in Germany and my father was given a trip down there(TDY) and was allowed to take us. The city is beautiful. We didnt make the Eagles Nest due to a winter storm up there but you could see it from the bottom. We went to a local Brewery, got to walk in the edelweiss fields. History tours all over the place. Germany is such an amazing country and so gorgeous.
Great review and a great job on the whole series. In my opinion its the best mini series ever made. That last line about Serving in a Company of Heroes sums up each one of those men so perfectly. The actors and the producers said that all of the men they interviewed never wanted to speak about themselves, they would talk about their buddies and how great they were. True hero's, and great humble men.
Newer viewer to this channel and followed your journey through this, the greatest series in TV history. Your reaction to Winters at the end is the same gut punch every time I watch the show annually or see through a reactor's expressions. I hope The Pacific is on your schedule, with the new series Masters of the Air dropping on Apple TV+ next month to follow. Keep up the great work. Cheers!
You'll get to see a lot of these interview clips in the documentary, which is where they were taken from. Plus much more. A lot wasn't used here and it will tie everything about Easy Company altogether. Excited to get your reaction for it -- all these 10 episodes were a job well done!
The real story of the officer surrendering his firearm is so much better. In reality winters accepted it and saw that it had never been fired. There’s a very good interview of him telling the story!
Every December since 2003 I have re-read "Citizen Soldier" by Stephen Ambrose, which 'Band of Brothers" was based upon. I do it to Honor, men like my Uncle Bob, who was training to be a pilot just before D-Day and along with almost all the soldiers in Special Training programs, was turned into an Infantry Replacement and he was sent to the "Battle of the Bulge". Again, like many soldiers, he developed"Trenchfoot" and spent years in VA Hospitals, and barely saved his feet, having terrible trouble with them the rest of his life. And for Bob Garrity, who lied about his age joining the Marines at 16 and fighting in the Pacific including Iwo Jima. And Frank Lampman who was a mechanic on a Landing Craft on D-Day, keeping the boat running through dozens of landings under fire on that Hellish Day....All of them are gone now, including my Dad, a Master Sargent in the 82nd Airborne during Korea. May God hold them all close....
Wow it doesn't matter how many times I've seen this series. The last 5 minutes of this episode brings me to tears every time. Thank you for watching and reacting to it. Cheers 🍻
All these heroes are gone, but will NEVER be forgotten! Another good Tom Hanks HBO series is "From the earth to the moon", it follows America's manned spaceflights from Mercury to Apollo, very good mini series.
Next Memorial Day, Veterans Day or other day we pay respects to them, remember this series and these men, that’s what homage is being paid to. They’ve earned it.
An interesting side note, there are some interviews with Winters on UA-cam, one of them from what looks like mid to late 80s, maybe early 90s (so after the books the series was based on but way before BoB miniseries) and he is discussing the infamous Speirs shooting the prisoners incident. The legal team at the publishing company were really not ok with that being in there, there was no way to verify it and they feared a lawsuit from Speirs. Winters called him to ask him about it (he calls him Sparky fyi) and not only does Speirs confirm it verbally without being asked and all on his own he writes a statement, signs it, has it NOTARIZED and mailed it to Winters to show the legal team and anyone else that ever questioned Winters about it. Right or wrong, agree or disagree, Speirs was never not a badass.
Bro said "Yeah i did it, and what", To be fair to Spiers it was probably in the military tactics that they couldn't take prisoners on d day since they hadn't established territory in Europe yet so it would of costed allied lives to shelter and feed the prisoners
So glad you decided to watch this. It is in my opinion the best series/movie ever done about any war. If I tell you I’ve watched the series 25 times I’m probably actually low balling that estimate. I’ve also listened to the audiobook that this was based off of countless time and it’s unbelievable how well they stayed true to the real stories in this series. For the most part the only things they changed in the series is they toned down or down played some of the things the men did to make them more believable on screen which is a testament to what bad asses and hero’s these men really were.
The eagles nest was converted into a tourist restaurant on top of the mountain. At the bottom of the mountain is a museum documenting the history of the site. The copper plated elevator is still in use
Actually he said at the end of this episode he traded some Lugars from some pictures from a Major,In the episode he took the surrender from a Colonel,He had many Lugars
Ames, you are absolutely right. There is far to little appreciation for the events of WWII and the stories of these men and their entire generation. It is critically important for people to understand that period: and in great detail. Band of Brothers does a phenomenal job helping us understand the soldier's POV.
In Highschool i was lucky enough to go to 5 European countries with my Grandma. It was a Band of Brothers themed tour. Saw many of the places they fought. Got to see their foxholes that they continue to dig out to preserve in Bastogne. I think one of the top memories was seeing the Eagles Nest and Berchtesgaden. It is absolutely stunning. I highly recommend finding a similar your if you were at all onterested in this series!!
I saw this series for the fist time when I was probably 13 years old and have since probably watched it 10 plus times. It was one of my main influences that convinced me to study history. I was lucky enough to visit Toccoa Georgia in 2018 where I visited the Airborne museum in town, and saw the remnants of the camp and the camp and the monument. I climed curahee too and I felt so grateful standing at the top thinking of all the great men who gave their lives for my beloved country that stood where I was standing.
Your delivering Points in less than a week is so generous and commendable!! Hope you get a chance to see the Documentary and possibly react to it and the reveals! In any case, 🎉 more power peace and joy to you and thriving for the channel and all your endeavors! 🎉 🎙 🎧
I just watched all ten of your episodes watching this story in one sitting, well done. As an Iraq veteran thank you for using your voice to share this message. Well done.
I'm just about to start this video and I just want to say it's been an honor to experience this with you as you watched it for your first time! The Pacific coming up? 🙂 Happy Holidays!
This generation should be the role model for future generations. I was lucky to have a close relationship with my grandfather who fought in Europe during WWII. Statistically my grandfather had a 25% change of surviving one of the battles he was in. 75% casualties in his company. 3 out of every four men in his company were killed or wounded. They were successful though and won the fight. He was a part of the most decorated unit in US military history for length of service. He has since passed on, and I am the caretaker of his medals, which will be passed down to his great grand child. If he didn't survive, I wouldn't be here.
In 1998 my wife and I spent a week in a castle in Mittersill, Austria, about 15 km from Zell Am See. We were shopping there by the lake and had a very impromptu vow renewal ceremony there in the square.
You have given me hope that this great nation will be preserved, your honest and kind emotions to understand these great men was truly appreciated. "We few we band of brothers"... Bless these men and their family's God bless this nation.
Thank you for staying strong through this series. These men are the greatest pivot of history. I still think you would take a lot from "The Fallen of WW2"
My Uncle David was one of the soldiers in the European theater that fought at the battle of the bulge and was going to be sent over to the pacific theater after VE Day. However, we dropped the bomb and that was that. I had five uncles that served in WWII fighting the Nazi war machine and defeating Hitler. It took a HUGE toll them and their families. This is a tremendous series and I highly recommend the HBO series that preceded this one called, “from the earth to the moon.” Another tremendous series.
Thank you for watching this series. I've watched it a few times, and watching with you was amazing. This should be mandatory watching for kids in high school history class.
“Grandpa said no, but I served in a company of heroes” - that line gets me everything single time. I always tear up hearing Winters say those words.
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Samee I always cry
We used to watch this series when I was in the Army. Especially when we were out in the field and lucky enough to have something to play it on. Room full of combat vets and there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
2 decades of watching this and it STILL brings tears.
Me too. I had a cousin who fought in Normandy in the Army. He was in Bastogne, as well as the Battle of the Bulge, the Ardennes, etc. He carried a piece of shrapnel in his leg for his whole life. A true hero.
Combat vet from Hershey here. I can say that Winters' legacy is still alive and well. The man was and still is a national treasure.
Have you had a chance to visit the monument and gravesite in Ephrata?
He has his own statue/memorial in Normandy, on the road that leads to Utah Beach.
@@elodie_k221b And the one duplicate in Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA within line of sight of his childhood home. He is buried at Bergstrasse (ironically) Lutheran Church about 3 miles away (also in Ephrata).
Thank you!
Combat vet myself his legacy still lives on. I remember hearing of his passing when I was in Afghanistan. His death was mourned by all paratroopers even the 17th British Airborne paid their respects at least the best we could bring there.
Dick Winters what a friggin hero, he reminds me of my grandfather who was sort of the same age and died in 2006 he was Dutch in the resistance and he rescued my grandma (who was half german/russian) who got captive after we got libarated in september 1944 (Southern Netherlands). She was locked up in "castle Hoensbroek" he went to save her and married her so she would get a Dutch nationality
That last line always gets me, classic Winters.
Edward Shames was the last surviving Toccoa man from Easy Co. He passed away last year just shy of 100 years old. He had 12 great grand children at his funeral. He received a battlefield commission while behind enemy lines in Frace during Operation Overlord. As a Jewish man he was left with life long scars from what he saw at the liberated camps.
During the taking of the Eagle's Nest he found a bottle of cognac labeled 'for the Fuehrer's use only'. He used it later to toast to his son's Bar Mitzah.
Currahee
Least we forget.
12 great grand children from a soldier who was in combat since D-day. Incredible. From Wikipedia: "At Shames' funeral, the 101st Airborne Division sent a funeral detail of a music section, firing party, and casket party. The detail was from the unit that traced its lineage to Shames's Easy Company. The detail was commanded by the unit's battalion commander. The casket party was led by the second lieutenant who held the same organizational position that Shames held in Easy."
9:49 there was only one name in that helmet. They did Shifty a solid, everyone knew he had earned it.
I was just coming to put this as well 😂. It’s amazing what they did for ole’ boy.
but it really sucks for shifty bc after he gets into a wreck just before going home he had to spend a year in and out of hospitals recovering from that and he didn’t get to experience V-Day even though he was supposed to go home sooner than his comrades.
I am so Mad most Reacters miss this Detail. Its a sooooooooooo good und important Detail 😀
@@Jargolf86 there’s so many small things that are missed through the entire series or just bits of info that make certain scenes and actions taken in this series most people won’t ever see or know unless they watch it over and over and have a military background of some kind. Trust me, it’s amazing.
True, i had to watch the Series like 5 Times to be sure to not missed out. Just like The Pacific.@@Mrimagination14
Great reaction!! I've posted this before....I am a flight attendant. A couple of years after this series premiered, I had Shifty Powers and his wife on one of my flights. I completely "fan-girled" over him. He was so soft-spoken and kind. I am sure I embarrassed him. 38 years later, whenever I am asked who my favorite passenger is of all-time, I always answer, "Shifty Powers". Truly The Greatest Generation!!❤❤
There wasn't a man in the company that didn't love and admire Shifty, he was one hell of a soldier and sniper
Thank you for sharing your story! You spoke for all of us that are fans of Shifty!
This is the first time I've ever written a comment on UA-cam. I'm a retired Army Paratrooper and I spent 21 years in the Army. My last unit was the 101st Airborne Division. This series came out the year I retired and HBO came to Fort Campbell Ky to preview it the week before it was released. They remodeled the Soldiers Club to look like a 1940's big band club. I met a few of the men: Don Mularkey, Bill Guarnere and Bull Randallman. Also a few of the actors. I also jumped into Normandy on the 50th anniversary of D-Day in 1994. I watched you react to the whole series and I have to say that it gives me hope for the future to see young people today watch shows like this and learn what their Grandparents and Great Grandparents went through to insure freedom for the world. I commend you for your curiosity and care for the Greatest Generation and I wish you a long and happy life.
"I served in a Company of heros" rips my heart out every-single-time.
I had the honor to have met Major Winters at an army base in PA, not far from the farm he had. We were doing a living history ('reenactment') of the Battle of the Bulge and my role was as a German staff officer. One evening I was seated at a table in our cafe alone, and Winters asked if he could join me. (veterans were always welcome everywhere) He said he'd seen me on the field that afternoon when we were doing a tactical battle, and he recognized me as I went from unit to unit, giving orders. He said that whenever I showed up, things would happen. I told him that I was just a messenger, in contact with my commander by radio. Winters said "No, you were doing the coordinating and implementation of the strategic plan. That's what good staff officers do" I took that as a high compliment coming from a heroic commander as talented as Dick Winters.
When Michael Jordan admires your jump shot you know you have arrived.
That's a great story.
What even touches me more is that Mr. Winters gave you that compliment while you were playing a German. Mr. Winters doesn't discriminate, he is just a good man, seeing other good man. No Factions. That's why i sincerely admire Mr. Winters a example for all of us.
@@Doug.Dimmadome That's Major. Not Mister. Show some respect.
Was he still in the Service at the time Johannes wrote about..? Trip over something useful @@gonzo6489
@@gonzo6489exactly major winters earned his rank
My father served with 101st Airborne division. He passed in 1972. I was and am very proud of him.
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My dad was in ww11. We sat and watched this series , he had tears in his eyes but never said a word.... but I understood everything he was thinking from his eyes,, my dad passed away a year ago last October age 94,,,, love you dad
God bless your father may he know peace in heaven
May your dad rest in peace!
This show brought out the best in these actors. In fact, a lot of them still get together for anniversaries and have carried on in contact with the veterans.
Completely agree.One of the best TV shows ever.Still can’t believe it came out in 2001! It seems like yesterday, but then you remember that Winters and all the guys are gone now.😿
Now that the vets are gone, many of the actors keep in contact with the families. In the official podcast, Frank John Hughes talks about how close he got with Wild Bill and his family.
One of the best show there is. A great follow up would be The Pacific. Made by the same producers and HBO. Same, if not more, intense and gritty then BoB. But none the less, been following you watching this show and been enjoying your sincerity to their service.
I don’t know how the actors are still in context with the veterans when everyone from easy company is now dead.
The war in Europe, and in The Pacific were two completely different breeds of dog. America's development mimicked that of Europe, so there was a lot of familiarity there. Those Pacific islands were all undeveloped jungle, coupled with Japanese cultures "Desth before Dishonor" mantra. That's why so few Japanese surrendered.
I'm 67 years old and served in the US Army for 26 years this show is the best film i have ever seen, we love you for doing this for them < God bless.
Episode 10 is a literal breath of fresh air. By the end of this episode, your life feels enriched to have gotten to know such men without ever meeting them.
Totally! Thanks for watching!!
Hopefully you'll do "The Pacific", as well...
Similar, but 'darker', more brutal...especially towards the end of the Series.
Completely different kind of battlefields, steaming hot jungles, blistering volcanic islands, 'unpleasant' wildlife, and a fanatical enemy who welcomed death...
Follows US Marines.
@@holddowna Thanks for having us. I enjoy your reactions because they're authentic and not intended to go over the top. (Read More)
I'm sure by now you've probably gotten requests to do "The Pacific". It basically completes the Holy Trinity of Spielberg's uber-realistic WW2 series (technically the Tetrad if you include "Schindler's List").
Like Band of Brothers, the Pacific is also based on the real-lived experience of Marines who served in the Pacific, including interviews at the opening of each episode with the actual Marines, but be warned -- it is by far the most brutal and relentless of the series. In Band of Brothers you see a noticeable drop in spirits and morale come Bastogne and The Breaking Point, but after The Last Patrol, and the shock of the Holocaust in Why We Fight, you see a noticeable uptick in Points and the Finale.
In The Pacific, imagine Bastogne and The Breaking Point, but it just gets progressively worse from Episode 5 all the way to Episode 9, with no let-up. And that's because the Japanese refused to surrender, fighting down to the last man, bullet, bayonet, grenade, charge and artillery round. Combine that with hot, humid tropical weather and being sequestered on Pacific islands with no retreat...and you get the picture.
It's absolutely riveting, and there are parts where even I was crying at the end. Definitely worth the watch if you have the stomach for it, a great way to see and appreciate what the WW2 veterans did to win the war against Germany AND Japan.
And it's not all bad, there's definitely humor and good laughs at various parts.
But just be warned. It's similar to Band of Brothers for the first four episodes -- combat, violence, loss, and then respite.
But Episode 5 through 9...relentless, which is practically half the series.
That being said, not trying to scare you off, would actually be great to see you react. And its something I believe everyone should watch at least once.
But just be prepared. Definitely more violent and sadistic, especially as both the Marines and Japanese start losing their humanity due to constant stress and combat.
The Pacific doesn't hold back.
DISCLAIMER: If you plan on watching the companion series called The Pacific, it is VERY different from Band Of Brothers. Instead of focusing on the bonding between a certain group of men during combat, it's primary theme is to explore the individual experiences of young men at war and the psychological effects that such horrific trauma can cause them. It is much darker and harder to watch overall, but still an equal masterpiece nevertheless. I find it unfair and disappointing that a large number of people downplay The Pacific for these reasons (mostly because it keeps getting compared to Band of Brothers).
With that being said, as long as you go into The Pacific with these things in mind, I'm sure you will appreciate it just as much as Band of Brothers, like I have.
I also find it disappointing how many people downplay the Pacific, I personally find it to be better than BoB. It still shows some of the bonding between marines, but shows much more of the harsh reality of being in combat that long, as well as a small bit of reintegrating into civilian life again.
I love the Pacific. I think what most people don't like about it is how brutally honest it is in its portrayal of the not just the harshest parts of war, but also the misery of the day to day life, particularly for the soldier stationed in the Pacific. Sledge wrote his book specifically because he had not read any other books about war that carried across that day to day aspect. The feeling of grime he felt constantly. For me, BoB is a show that inspires pride in a person, and makes them long for the kind of companionship you find in war...The Pacific reminds you that war is terrible and you probably wont make it back.
I agree that the Pacific is incredibly well made, and far more horrifying than BoB. I personally thought BoB did a better job at portraying the men than the Pacific, and therefore I enjoyed it more. But both deserve to be watched by everyone. Watch the Pacific, and you realise that the men fighting in Europe had it easy.
Definitely agree. I found The Pacific to be excellent. I was also a bit more invested since I had an uncle who fought on Guadalcanal. It is definitely darker and isn't for everyone. I watched a youtube reaction where both of the women watching were really angered by the Okinawa episode. They thought that the depravity was over-hyped, when in actuality it was downplayed. The Pacific does have a bit of them returning home after the war as well, which isn't featured in BOB.
The pacific did a better job at showing the horrors of war while band of brothers did a better job at showing how the men in the war can find companionship in order to make it through the war
When Winters Passed away years ago supposedly 3,000 people attended (including some of the celebrities who reenacted as the actual soldiers). The loss of these men as time passes on leaves a gaping hole that perhaps will never be filled over time. We truly are losing a generation of individuals that never will be again.
He also asked that his obituary not be published until after his burial. Speculation was he did not want the event to be a spectacle or otherwise any more of a burden on his family
@@DirtnapJack Completely understandable and I would have agreed with those wishes.
"No. But I served in a company of heroes." Maybe the biggest emotional gut punch in TV history. Makes me cry every goddamn time.
Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?
Grandpa said no, but I served in a company of heroes!
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This miniseries is one of, if not the best series ever made for television. That part at the very end where Winters closes with the anecdote, that never fails to make me tear up. Having the actual veterans interviewed is such a strong anchor to the narrative of the show, it truly makes it one of a kind
As that German general was speaking to his men you could see how much Winter's could relate and the thought that soldiers are just soldiers and go through the same things. This was made 20ish years ago and sadly they are now all gone.
I love the way they sent Shifty home, in a “lottery” with only his name in the helmet. There are no words for how good Band of Brothers is.
Anyone who can get through "I served in a company of heroes" without crying has a heart of stone.
Late to this reaction. I didn’t cry but the line hit me hard. Winter’s was s great and humble man
As a US Army Veteran myself, I sincerely thank you for watching and reacting to this series. My uncle, now passed on, was a member of the 101st Airborne and was wounded in Bastogne. He lived a long life after the war, but the war lived on with him. He couldn't watch war movies on tv, nor would he discuss his injuries from the war. I was a Pall Bearer at his Military Funeral in 2002
My father, Pfc. George C. Harry, was not in the 101st Airborne but was in the 103rd Infantry Division (409 Infantry), during WWII. The 409th basically paralleled where the 101st went, through France, Belgium, Germany and Austria. They were not in Bastogne but helped defend that long stretch of treeline in the bitter, cold winter. It was referred to as the Siegfried Line, where American forces eventually crossed into Germany. My dad was also at the Landsberg Concentration Camp standing guard over German prisoners (see episode "Why We Fight") who were made to clean up the horror. He didn't like to talk about it, though it was well documented in the 409th Scrapbook. I think my father would have really liked this series, as a testament to what these men went through but he passed away about 9 months before the show aired.
This series really knows how to tear your guts out, feed them to you, and leave you begging for seconds.
Well said!
So glad you enjoyed BAND OF BROTHERS Ames.Now catch the second in the HANKS/SPIELBERG WWII TRILOGY ‘THE PACIFIC ‘.😊
I am a veteran who has seen a bit of the more recent horrors of war. As I watch this incredible piece of work, I am reminded of the some of the realities of this world.........namely the cost of freedom and the continual willingness of many people to pay that price. The massive scale of what these men faced was well beyond what I faced or could comprehend.
As a fellow veteran I thank you for your service, and just as importantly you seem to be of those who can make peace with what was experienced, and I infer that every day you try to live the best life possible and to work through the horrors to come out more healed for your family and those in whose love you live in.
God Bless, your fellow comrade in arms
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Incredible series that I will always watch yearly. Now prepare yourself for The Pacific...
And once you're done that, it'll be the perfect timing for Masters of The Air!
Edit: A note for "The Pacific", try to find the version that has the Tom Hanks narrated intro's. They explain all the geographical and logistical details you need before going into episodes, I have no idea why HBO removed them from most streaming services (I don't get the intro's on Crave in Canada for example, I have to go on youtube)
I didn't think the Pacific was that good, in fact i stopped watching around episode 5 or 6, as i couldn't even name one character from the show (unlike BoB, where i was so invested in Winters and Luz and the rest, from episode 1). A big disappointment.
If you are interested in more details, much much more actually, check out the podcast Hardcore History by Dan Carlin, the series is Supernova In The East. It’s phenomenal.
Also, the DVD of Band of Brothers has excellent “bonuses” - for every episode there is a map of the area covered on that episode; lists of military terms and slang used; military ranks explained; a timeline of the war, political events, and battles; and a brief bio of the actual lives of each real veteran. The set also has the documentary “We Stand Alone Together “ which is on UA-cam, and a “making of” feature that focuses on some of the technical details.
UA-cam also has a great one hour “video diary” made by Ron Livingston (Nixon) about the training sessions the cast had before filming began, and has some footage of when he met Grace Nixon.
Hello Ames! As a veteran, I wanted to thank you for the incredible respect you have shown these men, as well as your reaction to
Saving Private Ryan. Your words of gratitude to those who lived the horrific tragedy of war is inspiring.
Thank you for your service. I really admire these men! Thanks so much for watching
My father in law was the 3 officer B/N in a B17 in early 43. Never spoke about the war. The two exceptions were the time we had a P51 Mustang fly low over us and he said the Little Buddy’s save his ass a time or two. The second I was taking my son to see a B17 which had flow into town. I asked him if he would like to come along. His response was no thank you son I’ve seen enough B17’s to last a lifetime. It never ceases to amaze me the courageous men and women who saved the world
Those last words from Winters just GUT me....every...single...time. I've probably watched over a dozen "reactions" to this series on UA-cam. They are all well done. I've told others theirs were one of the best (true). I think yours IS the best! Enjoy the documentary. Thanks for a beautiful review/reaction. Peace.
Thanks Kent! Loved this series soo much!
My favorite episode of the series, especially the Winters/Nixon scenes. I also very much appreciate the scene with the German general making the speech to his men that Liebgott translates. That was very emotional. Some trivia about that: The actor playing the general, Wolf Kahler, played the role of Colonel Dietrich in Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Another part that really gets me is hearing that 1600 people went to George Luz's funeral in 1998. That really says something about who he was. But I always find myself coming back to Richard Winters and Lewis Nixon and the friendship they had. How they went all the way from Toccoa to the war's end and remained lifelong friends. Lastly, as a Veteran myself, I just want to say thank you to all those who wore the uniform in this global conflict and who sacrificed so much, a debt that can never be repaid. And, as a Navy Veteran, I have to mention yesterday's date, December 7th. Remember Pearl Harbor.
This series actually changed my view on life and the respect i have for soldiers. i will never forget these brave men.
Winters saying "but i served in a company of heroes" may be the most powerful thing I've ever heard in my life.
Major Dick Winters was an outstanding leader! He took one day at a time. In life, that's all you really can do.
A local PA politician (Rep. Payne), did a 5 part interview with him 10 years ago. It's a really good thing to watch. It starts with, "A Tribute to Major Dick Winters, Part 1".
PS. When they showed that little film clip of the fight in Okinawa, it reminded me that my grand uncle was a naval fighter pilot that was there! He survived the war in the Pacific, but was killed two years later in a training accident at the old Willow Grove Naval Air station in south eastern PA. He took off and the engine in his F4U Corsair failed. It spun over and nose-dived into the ground. He was 24 years old.
The real Dick Winters did not know how to swim and the real Ronald Speirs did not smoke. Band of Brothers was still a great series, thanks for your sincere reactions. Well done!
David Schwimmer has such a good range. Ross in Friends and Sobel here are night and day.
Ames, you have brought your heart and soul to this reaction, and I appreciate that. This miniseries is like poetry, all the more amazing because it's a true story.
Thank u so much for watching trott❤️
I will simply say that this is probably the best miniseries ever made. No, it is the best miniseries ever made. Hands down, no contest.
That line from Winters didn't get to me until I got older and watched it again. A truly humble individual.
A beautiful ending to a superb series. Once you’ve watched this it stays with you forever.
I've watched more than a few reactions to this series and yours is one of the most genuine and emotional so thank you for that.
One note that most miss (there's a lot to take in) - when Shifty is selected to go home via "lottery" the helmet is actually empty. They rigged it so he would be the one to go home. They all wanted to be home but they selected him which speaks well of both the company and Shifty.
I actually stayed in the General Walker Hotel in the Berchtesgaden/Obersalzberg region. It was originally a hotel which was run by the Nazis called the Platterhof. I was fortunate enough to never see any action but I was part of the legendary Blackhorse Regiment before it was deactivated toward the end of the cold war.
It was amazing to walk in the footsteps of such history. I just wish I would have gotten some more pictures while I was there but I was only 18.
I was also fortunate enough to go whitewater rafting in Austria and you're right, Ames, it's absolutely gorgeous. I just wish I had been more aware of the region's history to appreciate how awesome it was to be there.
Thanks for your amazing reactions too, you honor the memory of these great men with your desire to understand their sacrifices!
Thanks for your reactions and taking the time to learn about this time. As a kid , the members of this Greatest Generation were all around us, and we barely knew...They never talked about what they had survived, what they had suffered and those they lost. Occasionally they would talk about a buddy, a night on the town, or a funny memory, but never about their service. My Uncle Bob was training to be a pilot, when "D-Day and the "Battle of the Bulge " ended most special training, turning them all into "Replacement Riflemen". Bob ended up with trench foot, spent 2 years in Army Hospitals...but kept his feet. These young men grew up during the Great Depression and witnessed Mankind at their Very Worst and Very Best. They re-built a World that had tried twice to destroy itself and made sure that even with Atomic Weapons threatening to complete that destruction, made sure they were never used
My Great Uncle was killed at Monte Casino in Italy. My Grandpa told me about him and how he was a hero. Thank you for doing the reaction to this series because what every soldier did in WWII should never be forgotten. Especially in the times we are living right now.
The Pacific is even more raw. Nothing but death and jungle rot.
Take your time getting around to the Pacific. it's a very different animal. Band of Brothers tears at your heart, the Pacific will tear at your soul.
The pacific will tear your heart out.
every time i hear major winters say those words it always gets me. after all the times i have watched it. still gets me. thanks for watching and sharing your experiance with this. was good to see someone else reaction other than my own
Band of Brothers is a master class in story telling. The acting, production, writing are simply top notch. Wonderful reaction to a fantastic series. Now you can start Pacific, but be ready for a set of different emotions. It's just as powerful, it's just different so be prepared.
I hope she starts The Pacific (which I also enjoyed) soon and then reacts to the highly anticipated new series, Masters of The Air - Jan 26th.
Richard Winters, what a great man, we need more men like him all around the world.
Ames, was such a blast to rewatch this series for the millionth time from your point of view. Thanks for your interest. Thanks for all men who did things to make sure we were safe as a nation and thrive. Your tears during it were there with my own. Sadly all those great man are perished now but there has been reunions from the cast of the series kind of frequently. There is a documentary done by Ron Livingston of the boot camps on earlier training for the series. You must to check it out. There are a bunch of videos of the guys too when them were alive that are heartwarming too. So, to finish it, thanks Ames. Was really a treat to be with you in this journey. Ciao and Currahee!
Greatest Generation of Heroes Men and Women.
The documentary is great. It actually has a good amount of humor in the stories they tell.
a heartfelt thanks for sharing your experience watching this fabulous show.
After everything they had been through, I can't even imagine what it must have been like to swim in a lake in Austria.
I also can't imagine a better ending to the series than Dick Winters saying that he wasn't a hero, but he served in a company of heroes. Makes me teary every time. These are some of the best men who have ever lived and we're all better off for knowing their stories.
Went to Berchtesgaden in the early 90s. We where stationed in Germany and my father was given a trip down there(TDY) and was allowed to take us. The city is beautiful. We didnt make the Eagles Nest due to a winter storm up there but you could see it from the bottom. We went to a local Brewery, got to walk in the edelweiss fields. History tours all over the place. Germany is such an amazing country and so gorgeous.
Great review and a great job on the whole series. In my opinion its the best mini series ever made. That last line about Serving in a Company of Heroes sums up each one of those men so perfectly. The actors and the producers said that all of the men they interviewed never wanted to speak about themselves, they would talk about their buddies and how great they were. True hero's, and great humble men.
I watch this show every year to remember the sacrifices our soldiers paid for our freedom.
Newer viewer to this channel and followed your journey through this, the greatest series in TV history. Your reaction to Winters at the end is the same gut punch every time I watch the show annually or see through a reactor's expressions. I hope The Pacific is on your schedule, with the new series Masters of the Air dropping on Apple TV+ next month to follow. Keep up the great work. Cheers!
Thanks for being here! Those are on the list! Gotta watch the masters of air trailer!!
You'll get to see a lot of these interview clips in the documentary, which is where they were taken from. Plus much more. A lot wasn't used here and it will tie everything about Easy Company altogether. Excited to get your reaction for it -- all these 10 episodes were a job well done!
My favorite series of all time. Incredible men honored in an incredible way.
Such an amazing series. When you watch it again you will love it even more. I would love to see you watch the Pacific.
The real story of the officer surrendering his firearm is so much better. In reality winters accepted it and saw that it had never been fired. There’s a very good interview of him telling the story!
Thank you so much for reacting to this series!
Thanks so much for watching with me!!
As many times as I have seen this series (20+ times) I was right here with you shedding tears.
One of the best reactions on this series I’ve ever seen. Bless you young lady.
Every December since 2003 I have re-read "Citizen Soldier" by Stephen Ambrose, which 'Band of Brothers" was based upon. I do it to Honor, men like my Uncle Bob, who was training to be a pilot just before D-Day and along with almost all the soldiers in Special Training programs, was turned into an Infantry Replacement and he was sent to the "Battle of the Bulge". Again, like many soldiers, he developed"Trenchfoot" and spent years in VA Hospitals, and barely saved his feet, having terrible trouble with them the rest of his life. And for Bob Garrity, who lied about his age joining the Marines at 16 and fighting in the Pacific including Iwo Jima. And Frank Lampman who was a mechanic on a Landing Craft on D-Day, keeping the boat running through dozens of landings under fire on that Hellish Day....All of them are gone now, including my Dad, a Master Sargent in the 82nd Airborne during Korea. May God hold them all close....
These were true hard men, warriors. I served in the US Army and looked up to guys like this. They deserve our upmost respect.
Wow it doesn't matter how many times I've seen this series. The last 5 minutes of this episode brings me to tears every time. Thank you for watching and reacting to it. Cheers 🍻
All these heroes are gone, but will NEVER be forgotten! Another good Tom Hanks HBO series is "From the earth to the moon", it follows America's manned spaceflights from Mercury to Apollo, very good mini series.
The Pacific is a must follow up now :D
Next Memorial Day, Veterans Day or other day we pay respects to them, remember this series and these men, that’s what homage is being paid to. They’ve earned it.
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I had not shed a single tear in the last 15 years of my life with the exception been the 2 times i watched this series, this men were something else
An interesting side note, there are some interviews with Winters on UA-cam, one of them from what looks like mid to late 80s, maybe early 90s (so after the books the series was based on but way before BoB miniseries) and he is discussing the infamous Speirs shooting the prisoners incident. The legal team at the publishing company were really not ok with that being in there, there was no way to verify it and they feared a lawsuit from Speirs. Winters called him to ask him about it (he calls him Sparky fyi) and not only does Speirs confirm it verbally without being asked and all on his own he writes a statement, signs it, has it NOTARIZED and mailed it to Winters to show the legal team and anyone else that ever questioned Winters about it. Right or wrong, agree or disagree, Speirs was never not a badass.
Bro said "Yeah i did it, and what", To be fair to Spiers it was probably in the military tactics that they couldn't take prisoners on d day since they hadn't established territory in Europe yet so it would of costed allied lives to shelter and feed the prisoners
So glad you decided to watch this. It is in my opinion the best series/movie ever done about any war. If I tell you I’ve watched the series 25 times I’m probably actually low balling that estimate. I’ve also listened to the audiobook that this was based off of countless time and it’s unbelievable how well they stayed true to the real stories in this series. For the most part the only things they changed in the series is they toned down or down played some of the things the men did to make them more believable on screen which is a testament to what bad asses and hero’s these men really were.
Thank you for watching. This series changed my life, I hope it's had a profound effect on you as well.
The eagles nest was converted into a tourist restaurant on top of the mountain. At the bottom of the mountain is a museum documenting the history of the site. The copper plated elevator is still in use
Winters actually took and kept the Colonels pistol, I believe it had never been fired and Winters made sure it kept being that way.
Actually he said at the end of this episode he traded some Lugars from some pictures from a Major,In the episode he took the surrender from a Colonel,He had many Lugars
@@donaldstewart8342 no the dick winters said he took the pistol and never fired it, he showed it in the documentary
Ames, you are absolutely right. There is far to little appreciation for the events of WWII and the stories of these men and their entire generation. It is critically important for people to understand that period: and in great detail. Band of Brothers does a phenomenal job helping us understand the soldier's POV.
One of the greatest series of all time, I loved seeing you experience it so earnestly
Amazing series I’ve rewatched it over 50 times by now lol always gives me tears
Eagle's Nest is still there, largely unchanged. It's now a restaurant.
That’s a nice way to redeem that place.
In Highschool i was lucky enough to go to 5 European countries with my Grandma. It was a Band of Brothers themed tour. Saw many of the places they fought. Got to see their foxholes that they continue to dig out to preserve in Bastogne. I think one of the top memories was seeing the Eagles Nest and Berchtesgaden. It is absolutely stunning. I highly recommend finding a similar your if you were at all onterested in this series!!
Thank you for watching and recognizing the great sacrifice they made. God bless you
I saw this series for the fist time when I was probably 13 years old and have since probably watched it 10 plus times. It was one of my main influences that convinced me to study history. I was lucky enough to visit Toccoa Georgia in 2018 where I visited the Airborne museum in town, and saw the remnants of the camp and the camp and the monument. I climed curahee too and I felt so grateful standing at the top thinking of all the great men who gave their lives for my beloved country that stood where I was standing.
Your delivering Points in less than a week is so generous and commendable!! Hope you get a chance to see the Documentary and possibly react to it and the reveals! In any case, 🎉 more power peace and joy to you and thriving for the channel and all your endeavors! 🎉 🎙 🎧
So glad to watch this series with you. It truly is one of the greatest series ever put on film.
Shifty’s name was the only name in the helmet…he was way short of points. Brothers are the best.
I just watched all ten of your episodes watching this story in one sitting, well done. As an Iraq veteran thank you for using your voice to share this message. Well done.
I'm just about to start this video and I just want to say it's been an honor to experience this with you as you watched it for your first time! The Pacific coming up? 🙂 Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much for reacting to this.
Ive seen the ending probably over 30 times in my life and everytime winters makes me cry.
This generation should be the role model for future generations. I was lucky to have a close relationship with my grandfather who fought in Europe during WWII. Statistically my grandfather had a 25% change of surviving one of the battles he was in. 75% casualties in his company. 3 out of every four men in his company were killed or wounded. They were successful though and won the fight. He was a part of the most decorated unit in US military history for length of service. He has since passed on, and I am the caretaker of his medals, which will be passed down to his great grand child. If he didn't survive, I wouldn't be here.
In 1998 my wife and I spent a week in a castle in Mittersill, Austria, about 15 km from Zell Am See. We were shopping there by the lake and had a very impromptu vow renewal ceremony there in the square.
You have given me hope that this great nation will be preserved, your honest and kind emotions to understand these great men was truly appreciated.
"We few we band of brothers"...
Bless these men and their family's
God bless this nation.
Thank you for staying strong through this series. These men are the greatest pivot of history.
I still think you would take a lot from "The Fallen of WW2"
Thanks for taking us through this journey! We're so lucky to have the 101st Airborne and the many others who served!
I loved watching these 10 episodes with you....This series chantged my life.
My Uncle David was one of the soldiers in the European theater that fought at the battle of the bulge and was going to be sent over to the pacific theater after VE Day. However, we dropped the bomb and that was that. I had five uncles that served in WWII fighting the Nazi war machine and defeating Hitler. It took a HUGE toll them and their families. This is a tremendous series and I highly recommend the HBO series that preceded this one called, “from the earth to the moon.” Another tremendous series.
Thank you for watching this series. I've watched it a few times, and watching with you was amazing. This should be mandatory watching for kids in high school history class.
Thank you, for sharing this experience and journey with us.
Thank U for being here!