Band of Brothers Finale REACTION | FIRST TIME WATCHING

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Hey all! "It's been a long war. it's been a tough war" But what a journey this has been! I hope this reaction does justice to the men of Easy and their legacy! Thank you all for your support on this series. It's my favorite ever! Curahee!! - LITE

[@akosbarna7068]

I thank your reactions. Also I wish you good health, and admire your decision to embrace your vulnerableness before us.

[@bakersmileyface]

Can you watch the documentary? Pretty please? It's a great way to close off this series!

[@jian5568]

Is the Pacific coming soon and while doing that can you react to Chinese WW2 film the 800?

[@krisfrederick5001]

I have always wanted to do that too BUT not the parachuting part! I'd love to take a ferry across the English Channel to Normandy and proceed to follow as closely as I could following in the steps of Easy. How amazing, and you can still go to Hitler's Eagle's Nest for lunch. Even though I'm afraid of heights. How amazing would that be?

[@DanM95]

You said you didn’t have a huge, long shpeel planned for the end of this episode. The stream of tears and mascara running down your cheeks said it all. No huge, long shpeel needed. Thank you for an amazing reaction to every episode in this series.

[@BlairKillgallon]

Funny story about Bull Randleman. After the show had been cast, but before they started filming, the producers put the actors in touch with as many of the veterans as they could find so they could get to know them, hear their stories, learn their mannerisms, become their friends. Wherever that wasn’t possible - because they had passed away- they put them in touch with that person’s surviving closest friends. Michael Cudlitz was talking to Lester Hashey about Bull. As they were finishing up their first phone consultation, Hashey said “When you talk to Bull, ask him to call me because he keeps not returning my calls.” Michael‘s first instinct was that Hashey didn’t know that one of his closest friends was dead. So he said “ I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but I had heard that Denver had passed.” Hashey’s response was “ that’s odd, I haven’t heard from him in a few weeks but he was supposed to call me back.” Michael goes “Wait a minute, I was told that he had passed months ago. You spoke to him three weeks ago?” Hashey says “Yeah, I can give you his number if you like.” Michael then goes to the producers of the show with this number and ask them how they want him to proceed. Nobody knew that Bull was still alive, so the producers told him not to do anything until they had verified it. Turns out he was living in Texas with his wife.

[@DirtnapJack]

And even whennhe did contact him, Cudlitz got more details of other men from Bull (as if Bull didn’t like talking about himself). MC did get more details from Bull’s wife than Bull. There is a video on YT from a channel called American Veterans Center with MC talkijg more about it

[@BlairKillgallon]

@@DirtnapJack I think he was just one of those guys who found it difficult to talk about his experiences .

[@DirtnapJack]

@@BlairKillgallon I think you are right. It could be both. Not wanting to talk about war or himself, preferring to give adulation to the men of Easy. I think many of them were like this.

[@ScorpioVI]

@@DirtnapJack Such a different generation compared to the kids these days who self-congratulate themselves on the littlest achievements and letting the whole world know about it on their 14 social media accounts.

[@icecreamvendor8245]

@@ScorpioVI I can guarantee you right now that the "kids" in Ukraine, Gaza, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Syria, Lebanon, etc. don't want to talk about their experiences in war, either.

[@kathyastrom1315]

One of my favorite post-war stories about these men was when Babe Heffron returned to Philadelphia after being mustered out. One of the first things he did was go to Bill Guarnere’s house. There, he found Bill out front, shooting craps with his buddies. Babe and Bill remained best friends for the rest of their lives, seeing and/or talking to each other every day until the end.

[@JH_Forgeworks]

I served with Easy Company 2/506 from 2005-2009. The original guys came out to celebrate with us when the unit got reactivated in 2005 so we got to meet a few of the men from the series. I have the commemorative tin with all the dvd's in it signed by a bunch of the guys. One of my prized possessions. On that note, I'd be happy to send you something to add to your collection. Always awesome to see someone appreciate the unit and it's history.

[@TheWindcrow]

Thank you for your service, sir.

[@ScorpioVI]

That must have been special! When I was in 10th Mountain (1-32INF) we had a regimental reunion at Ft. Drum with the Korean War veterans who had fought some of the bloodiest battles of that war (Chosin reservoir). The stories they told were horrific, entire hillsides crawling with Chinese, shooting so many rounds from their mortars and having to piss on the tubes to cool them down, hand-to-hand bayonet combat when they got overrun, etc. The stories from Easy must’ve been epic.

[@jonathanbien3685]

@@ScorpioVI triple deuce ftw #DeuceIsLoose

[@BlairKillgallon]

I have genuinely lost cost count of the number of times I have watched this show. The one thing that has NEVER failed to bring me to the verge of tears is Major Winters’ voice breaking as he’s telling the story about Ranney’s conversation with his grandson. Breaks my heart every time.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

The voice crack when the trumpet chimes in… 10/10

[@benf1111]

Same...came to tears thus time too. I feel there's a void in this country's heart at the passing of these men.

[@joelwillems4081]

I always say, aloud, 'yes, you were a hero too'. I've know a few WWII vets over the years. Got to tell their stories in museum exhibits. Still tell their stories/exhibits.

[@michaelradel2405]

You were/are a wonderful reactor and such a tender heart ❤️🥰🌹I loved sharing this series with you. Thank you for being so open, honest, and kind! 👏👏🤩❤️🌹🙏🤗😍😳 This old Aussie bloke hopes to run across you again commentating on another series. Love and God bless ❤❤❤️👏⭐️🫶🤩😡

[@Shadowpack95]

23:47, that book about Sharks, Myth and Maneater: The Story of The Shark, was used by Peter Benchley to write his Novel Jaws, which was later turned into a hit movie Directed by Steven Spielberg, who also was Executive Producer for this show. Its a nice circle of connections

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@Shadowpack95 no way!! That is jaw-dropping!!

[@michaeldavid6284]

That book was one of the first books I ever checked out from the library when I was a boy, and I read it many times over the years. I had no idea who the author, David Kenyon Webster, was until I saw this episode when it was broadcast by HBO in 2001. Needless to say, I was gobsmacked at that moment.

[@DanM95]

One of my favorite scenes of this episode is seeing Buck back with his brothers playing baseball on an open field with a big smile on his face.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Instant tears!

[@indycarcomplainer2304]

That didn’t happen in actuality, but it was a nice touch by the filmmakers.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

​@@LiteWeightReacting Buck Compton was already a badass but to be moreso as a civilian after the war is amazing! They all are!

[@DanM95]

@@genghisgalahad8465 And to play such an important part in another huge historic event…amazing!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@DanM95 yeah, these men!

[@dankosmala259]

The scene when Malarky salutes Winters, and rather than salute him back Winters, shakes his hand always gets me. So subtle yet a powerful show of respect.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@dankosmala259 absolutely 💯! Men of respect!

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

I had the honor of meeting Major Winters some years ago at an army base where I was attending a reenactment of the Bulge very near where he had a farm. In the evening, I was at the "axis cafe" set up for the Germans, portraying a German General Staff major. I was sitting alone when Winters came over to ask if he could join me. (of I course I recognized him). We sat and chatted about the War and the reenactment we had earlier that day. He said he recognized me and saw me moving from one unit to the next to relay orders. I told him I was just relaying the wishes of my commander, but he said he thought I did a lot more. He said he saw how when I showed up (on motorcycle) at each unit, they went into action. He said that I was exactly the kind of staff officer who was needed and that I did a good job as he watched, and the units advanced in a coordinated manner. What a gentleman.

[@Skellanuts]

Joe Toye spent about nine months in hospitals after Bastone, and was finally discharged from the army hospital in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1946. He had been a coal miner, foundry, mill worker in his life prior to the war, but with one leg such work was no longer possible. He retired from Bethlehem Steel in Reading, Pennsylvania as a drill bit grinder at Grace Mines. He was married twice; the first time on December 15, 1945 while recovering in Atlantic City. He had three sons and one daughter (Pete, Steven, Jonathan, and Anita), and 7 grandchildren. Predeceased by a son, Joseph Toye died of cancer in 1995 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Major Richard Winters delivered his eulogy. Joe is buried in Gethsemane Cemetery in Laureldale, near Reading, PA alongside his wife.

[@dangniewecki6248]

You are one of the most honest and emotionally intelligent reviewers/watch with me KZbinrs. I just recently found this channel and subbed after my first watch. Then while watching your BoB videos when your face lit up about the mention of Tonawanda, I commented about that to find out you’re from Western New York, it makes sense; that’s how we are. I couldn’t appreciate your BoB series anymore. Respect from Buffalo.

[@edwardchristensen414]

Remember guys, we salute the reactor not the movie🫡

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Ah! Nice! 🫡

[@Y0Da77]

🫡

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@edwardchristensen414 remember boys, flies spread diseeease!! So keep yours closed!

[@keithgoode6313]

A big amen to that sir!

[@Zale-vj439]

No, I'll salute the movie in this case, thank you. Too much respect for the veterans and the story its trying to teach us of our freedoms we ALL owe to them today. Hey, but if it gets you a little red heart from a YT'er, good for you!

[@kwilson4565]

The BEST 10 episodes of anything on TV, ever. I truly believe this should be required watching for every high school student.

[@theezeelife292]

This series will never be matched. It's as close to perfect as any series could ever be. I've probably watched it 100 times and will no doubt watch it a hundred more.

[@karllandy]

Thank you so much for this series, it has been amazing getting your take on it all. And I love to see that you absolutely fell in love with BoB. You even found some amazing memorobilia. Bill Guarnere, Babe Heffron, and Richard Winters visited the set of BoB. Babe even had a cameo in episode 4, when Easy first arrives at Eindhoven. he plays a Dutch civilian sitting at one the tables. Matthew Leitch (who played Floyd Talbert) sat in the back of a covered truck with a bunch of the other actors when the canvas flap suddenly was opened by Winters, when he saw the faces of the actors in the back of the truck his face turned white, Winters then turned around and left the set. Winters later said it was like looking into a truck full of ghosts, a truck full of men he had not seen alive in over 50 years.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Wow! That is so interesting but also heartbreaking to read!

[@ajagoff]

I love your content. But I have to say, I just love you as a person even more. You're so emotionally open and empathetic, and that is something that it feels sometimes like we are losing in our society. Bravo on being a good, kind-hearted, loving and empathetic person. It keeps me coming back again and again, and fills me with warmth and joy. Thank you.

[@buddystewart2020]

On August 13, 2022, at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, they had the 20th Anniversary Symposium for 'Band of Brothers'. While none of the men of Easy Company were able to attend, many of the actors, show runners, family members and people that worked on the documentary did attend. There's about seven or eight videos out on KZbin covering it, and I highly recommend watching it. The lady that did the majority of the interviews you see with the men was there. And she talked about conducting those interviews. Apparently, when she was on her way to do the first interview, the man she was going to interview, passed away before she could get there. She made a call to the show runners and told them about it, and they all agreed, they need to accelerate their schedule to get these done, before they had this happen again. She was very attractive, and apparently a bunch of the guys had a little crush on her, and some of those stories were pretty funny. She did say, it was impossible to get the men to talk about themselves, but they were more than happy to talk about other men in the company. So just about everything they discovered on the men, they had to find out from someone else.

[@Shadowpack95]

I was there, i live in New Orleans and spend a lot of time at the Museum

[@Rick-jf6sg]

I've watched all of those on YT. They are excellent. Thanks for mentioning them.

[@buddystewart2020]

@ ... Lucky you, that had to have been a great time.

[@buddystewart2020]

@ ... No problem. I mean, for anyone wanting more BoB content, it's well worth watching them.

[@thomast8539]

I also mentioned to her that she should watch all of the WW2 museum videos from 2022 that are posted on YT, whether for another series of reactions or just on her own. They are exceptional and add yet another layer to the whole thing (Band of Brothers) that has become something unto itself. Glad that you brought this up.

[@McDoublewithMacsauce]

I don’t know if I’ve seen a more thoughtful edit of the baseball scene and Interviews of the men. This really highlighted the men and their impact on you! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@LiteWeightReacting]

That was the goal! Thank you for noticing 😊

[@Kilithaza]

The "I served in a company of heroes" is actually a quote from a letter, sent to Winters by Mike Ranney. A soldier serving in easy company. He was busted to private in England when the NCOs refused to serve under Sobel. So it was Mike talking to his grandson. Doesnt take anything away from it, just a little FYI. Its part of the "unofficial" 11th episode documentary.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@Kilithaza amazing note!

[@Straydogger]

I f you watch the documentary that came after this was done you see the whole quote from Winters. Great stuff. 🙂

[@FishHatcheryGuy]

You should jump into The Pacific next! It’s a different DNA. BoB is about camaraderie in Battle, The Pacific is about what war can do to man.

[@randallshuck2976]

The Pacific is a tough watch for me. A surrealistic waking nightmare. I'm a vet, but I will pass.

[@kellybailey1377]

I second this idea!

[@weebanimefan7760]

Ye that's what a i mentioned too under the last video. Plus how different it was compared to Europe and how much longer it was.

[@rodilbodil]

I like how short and accurate you described those. What would you say Generation Kll is about? I'm curious

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Sounds incredibly taxing to watch! But just as important!

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction Teegan like always. The last surviving member of the WW2 complement of Easy Company was Bradford C. Freeman (born 1924), who was a mortarman (I believe) and who attained the rank of Private, First Class. He died on July 3, 2022, at the age of 97. And with that, the entire WW2 complement of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, has passed into history. There are so few survivors of the war left alive to this day, and carrying their stories forward is so, so important. "no....but I served in a company of heroes ." No matter how many times I hear it, I get choked up every time There is one inaccuracy that I feel I have to point out, because the real story is actually far more meaningful than what the show did. When the german commander is surrendering and offering his sidearm, Winters actually took it, and kept it until his death. The important thing was, that sidearm was never fired once during the war when it was handed to Winters. And Winters made sure that Walter pp was never fired in his lifetime as a symbol. One of the single best creative decisions in film/TV history was having a German General deliver the message to the audience you were expecting from the Ally side about being a group of brothers in combat, deserving of peace and harmony. Puts into perspective the human side of war and in the end we're not all that different. Now that's how you actually subvert expectations. How many times do young people walk by elderly folks and dismiss them because of their age. You never know what they've lived through. Here is a fun-fact. In 1974 an author named Peter Bencheley was researching a fiction novel about sharks, and one of his prime sources was a book titled 'Myth and maneater: The story of the shark.' penned by Easy Company veteran David Webster. Bencheley's book, 'Jaws', was later turned into a movie directed by Steven Spielberg - one of the creators of “Band of Brothers.” And dont Forget to watch the documentar "We Stand Alone Together" and it's an absolute must. "Band of Brothers" will stay with you in ways other shows, of any kind, cannot. Thank you for taking the time to watch it. Like so many others, I watch BoB reactions because I want to see others experience it. So, I've seen plenty of them. I've quit on quite a few, because the reactors were lacking something. However, the nearly perfect blend of humor, observation, and sincerity makes yours one of the best I've seen. It's a shame we can only give one "like" per episode. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You've paid a wonderful tribute to the men of Easy Company, and all combat veterans. Keep up the good work.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Wait his book was Jaws??

[@austinoginski9513]

@@LiteWeightReacting Webster’s nonfiction book was one of the sources used when Peter Benchley wrote Jaws.

[@MarcoMM1]

@@austinoginski9513 yep "Myth and maneater: The story of the shark"

[@jamesellis1972]

@@LiteWeightReacting Another book That Webster wrote is titled "Parachute Infantry: An American Paratrooper's Memoir of D-Day and the Fall of the Third Reich" that publishers refused to publish because they were looking for the hero type books, not a memoir. When Stephen Ambrose wrote "Band of Brothers," he found out about the manuscript and asked the family if he could get it published. The makers of the TV series "Band of Brothers" used some of his book as a source. It is a very honest view of the war through Webster's eyes. Some of it is quite dark, but it is worth the read.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Could not have picked a better channel to watch this on, you are a wonderful emotional intelligent empathetic young lady, and it was a treat to go thru this amazing show with you to see it thru your eyes. They truly were our greatest generation. How dark our time is now.... hopefully we still have their dna in our numbers we need their type again.

[@arthurallen2719]

I am going to miss your wonderful first reactions to this phenomenal series. You have been by leaps and bounds the finest reactor to this series in my humble opinion. Thank You!

[@JoshDeCoster]

Wow, got the collection items and photos of the heroes. That’s how you know this show made a massive impression. I watched it for the first time when I was 7 years old and grew up around WWII vets in the 90s, early 2000s. I’ve seen it over 100 times most likely. It’s left a big impression on my life, and made me realize anything tough I go through won’t compare to these guys.

[@havok6280]

I've seen this series dozens of times. The Winters quote at the end gets me every time.

[@russoct27]

Good job matey, you did the show proud. This series leaves a mark on everyone that’s watched it.

[@Ecm1031]

The greatest thing ever put on screen. Ever. Nothing comes close.

[@delpierochilipeppers]

you obviously never saw fast and furious 10.

[@brennanfee7458]

@LiteWeightReacting The second signed photograph you have is absolutely Don Malarkey. I recognized him immediately, not by his signature but by the picture. My father grew up in the neighborhood with the Malarkey's and he and my grandmother were at both Don's and Irene's (his wife's) funerals.

[@BlairKillgallon]

21:58 Winters’ beautifully passive aggressive pulling of rank on Sobel, undercut by the absolute daggers that Nixon is throwing him from over Winters’ shoulder is just perfect 🤣

[@dragon_turtle]

@@BlairKillgallon and Liebgott's cheeky grin 😆

[@DualStupidity]

That is an awesome art piece! It has been pleasure watching your appreciation for these men and their stories grow.

[@RustyBlumpkins]

I’ve loved going on this journey with you. You’ve unlocked emotions in me I never knew I had. I had never cried watching the show until watching with you. Thank you for everything.

[@4325air]

Speirs always comes across as so cold and serious. But at 19:30 you can see him holding the hand of his dying soldier. Ironically in 1951 my father and Speirs were staff officers together in the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division at Fort Campbell. I have officers rosters from that time, found in my dad's papers. I was just a 3-year old "whippersnapper!" Airborne was in my blood; I spent 26 years in the Army in the 82nd Airborne, in Special Forces, at XVIII Airborne Corps HQ, and finally in parachute testing.

[@Kilithaza]

God damn. How are your knees?

[@tylerdurden2460]

Spiers was with the 187th PIR in 1951, in Korea. He jumped into Munsan-ni with about 3500 others.

[@4325air]

@@tylerdurden2460 You and I are both correct. During 1951 Speirs was in both Korea and the 187th (as you say)and Kentucky and the 511th (as I say). The jump at Munsan-ni was on March 23, 1951. then-Captain Speirs was a rifle company commander. On June 26, 1951 the 187th ARCT was withdrawn from Korea to Japan in order to become the theater strategic reserve. Once in Japan, Speirs was promoted to major and returned to CONUS around August 1951 and was assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, thence to 1st Battalion, 511th. The roster of 511th officers--including Speirs--is dated 1 Nov 1951. (After Speirs left Japan and the 187th ARCT, on 24 May 1952 the 187th was redeployed to Korea to put down the POW riots at Koje-do.) Here's my source document, yellowed and mimeographed: "Headquarters, 511th Airborne Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky//SUBJECT: Roster of Officers //TO: Commanding General, 11th Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, ATTENTION: AG-O// Major SPEIRS, Ronald C. SN# 035820//Date of Rank 27 Dec 50//1st Battalion Exec Officer" As for my father, on the same roster: Major Hxxxxa, Cecil C. SN# 053271//Date of Rank 23 Jan 47//Regt'l S2 Officer" Later, in the 1970s as my dad was reminiscing over coffee, he mentioned Speirs because of Speirs background in the 506th. They worked on occasion with each other. Dad was interested in Speir's experience in Korea, because Dad had orders to be transferred from Campbell to Korea. There were only ten majors in the regiment at the time of the roster--six in regimental HQ and four spread across the three battalions.

[@johnstrickler2238]

I loved your reactions to these videos. The openness is something that I have cherished as I watches the videos. Thank you for that openness. As a Vet myself, thank you for remembering th3 giants upon who's shoulders we stand. Thank you for remembering those who have sacrificed everything for all of us

[@scottluvisi9941]

And now, you get to watch other people watch it for the first time. You get to share your memories with others. Never let this story die. The ending gets me every time.

[@rllangevin3841]

LOVED watching each and every one of your heartfelt reactions to this most amazing series. Your genuine care and compassion for these men, the greatest generation, is wonderful. Thank you for your reverence, awe and beautiful tears that accompanied it.

[@PeeVee1979]

That's what I'd call a reaction! 😅 Winters' last words couldn't have been spoken out better by any actor and no matter how many times I've seen it there's no getting out with dry eyes. Thank you so much for reacting to this masterpiece!

[@Tomer94m]

I cried along with you. Dear Teegan, let me start with a big THANK YOU, for bearing your heart and soul for all of us to see as you go through and take us along on this incredible journey of Band of Brothers (and in all of your other reactions as well.) Like so many people, I've made it a yearly tradition to watch this series, and have been doing so for quite a long time now. I've seen it over a dozen of times on my own, and countless more via reaction videos online. I'm subscribed to a couple Reaction channels, and follow many more on occasion, but yours truly stand out from the rest. I don't miss a video. You're the most observant, intelligent and down right genuine person I've seen who operates in this genre. As dramatic as it may sound, I just want to sincerely tell you how much I appreciate you and what you do. Your videos truly help lift my spirits up, and I'm looking forward to what's next to come. Speaking of next, I would be remiss if I fail to mention, and dare I say, request as a lowly humble subscriber, that for the love of God and Pepsi, you look into reviewing and reacting to what is technically the second installment of the HBO epic WWII miniseries'; The Pacific. If BoB is a perfect 10/10 by all accounts, then in my personal opinion, The Pacific is a solid 12 on that scale (if not higher.) It is my favorite thing to have ever come out on television, no doubt about it. Anyway, I digress. Thank you so much, God bless you and your family, and take care.

[@TheRealChappie]

This was the Episode I was waiting for. Major Richard Winters passed away on January 2, 2011. Lt.Col. Ronald Spiers passed away on April 11th, 2007 SSGT. William "Wild Bill" Guarnere passed away March 8th 2014 To my knowledge, all of Easy Company, 506th PIR are ow resting peacefully.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

Yes they are. I met several of them in the early 2000's at a Battle of the Bulge reenactment held at Fort Indiantown Gap base near Hershey, PA. They were talking about their experiences and signing autographs. May they all rest in peace.

[@steverice2324]

I have Band of Brothers on DVD and watch it once a year. I wept every time. I'm from (and still live) in Melbourne, Australia and think of what my grand fathers went through in world war II. Luckily, they both came home. As a child in the early 1980s, I asked them, and they didn't want to talk about it. I admire your respect and passion during your journey through this series.

[@roopetoivanen]

Thank you so much for this whole journey, absolutely LOVED every bit of it. Knowing you I had pretty high expectations and you still blew me away with these as you always do. I'm definitely sad it's over but very glad it happened, looking forward to everything that comes next❤

[@LiteWeightReacting]

So glad you enjoyed the journey Roope! It’s been so rewarding!

[@joea4133]

What’s so amazing about this show is how it has changed millions of lives, from 2001 until 2025. It debuted the week before 9/11, so nobody watched it from episode 3 on in real time because of 9/11. I was in AFSTS at the time & watched the first few episodes on HBO when they debuted. Then left for my second war. (Kosovo before). Then when I got back I watched the rest. Then during my third war (Iraq), we all would rewatch it together. I’ve seen the show dozens of times. The making of multiple times. The 20th Anniversary podcast, etc… It’s the greatest show ever. And I can tell you from experience, the most realistic show ever dealing with comrade, emotions, & pain of war. Love this show in ways I can’t describe. I’m 46 now, but will always contend this is the greatest show of all time. And Dick Winters is a man among men.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Easy Company is the most ironic and iconic name in military history. From D-DAY all the way to Hitler's Eagle's Nest, there was nothing Easy about it. I never want things I love to end, but you want the suffering to end for them, and the peace to begin. The German Field Marshall's speech perfectly binds the entire concept of of the series together unexpectedly...No matter what side you were on you were suffering. There is more to see..."We Stand Alone Together" and Ron Livingston's (Nixon) Bootcamp Diary. It makes you appreciate the series even more amazingly. "Were you a hero in the War Grandpa? Grandpa says no, but I served in a company of heroes" Near tears every time. Thank you so much for taking this journey. Currahee! ♠ Winters may be the best, and Nixon may be one of the most entertaining. But Spiers might be my favorite

[@nancypeterson6514]

A little story about my surrogate Grandfather, Peter. He lives in Berchtesgaden. He wasn’t born until his father was deployed (his father was old for conscription. He had served in WWI as well. Peter’s other was a strong dissident of the Nazi’s and moved the family (herself, Ernst and soon-to-be Peter) to a shelter on the side of the mountains. Life was tough, food was scarce. Peter’s father as many in Berchtesgaden were sent to the Eastern Front. There are very few men (several years ago) left in Berchtesgaden. Many were sent to the Eastern Front. He was captured and put in a Soviet gulag. Peter was 6 when his father returned and died soon after. They had a family hotel in Berchtesgaden and Berchtesgaden itself became an American retreat. Peter became a chef…studying in Madrid, Paris, London and New York. He is 80 now and I just booked a trip to see him. He is in ok health but I rue the day I have to attend his funeral. Btw I studied in Austria. It is gorgeous but those lakes are seriously cold! Thank you for watching this series. It is among my favorites and I cry every time. ❤️

[@Nimbus64]

Lite, please go to Normandy during the D-Day anniversary. I was serving as airborne infantry and was able to go over there last year with some buddy’s. The French there treated us like superstars because of the men that came before us. At least 20 times a day you’d be asked for a picture, or to trade patches with the kids. I still have a hand drawn picture from a little girl that was given to me. St. Mere is the main spot where everybody is but to experience that, as well as see the American cemetery at Omaha is a once in a lifetime experience. Some of the vets still made it out there. They were all in wheelchairs now, but are still giants of men in my eyes.

[@PickledShark]

Thank you for taking us with you on this journey, and thank you for sharing the story of these amazing men. We all owe them a debt that can never be repaid. We can only honor them through our actions, and try to pass on the lessons they have taught us. As always, your reaction was simply the best on KZbin. I don’t know if it’s your experience as a teacher, or if you are just naturally this emotionally intelligent; but whatever it is, you consistently cut straight to the heart of whatever you’re watching, and it affects you deeply. It’s painful to watch, but also cathartic to see. I think it says something beautiful about humanity that we gravitate to share pain with each other through story and song. It speaks to the goodness inherent to us all, that empathy is such a powerful tool for fostering shared emotion. Like we have a built-in tool for creating unity, and we need only learn to use it more. Your channel stands as a testament to that.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

And thank you for taking the journey with me! As you said, we can never repay the debt. I try my best each day to earn it, and hopefully these reactions have also done them justice!

[@PickledShark]

@LiteWeightReacting The next things id love to see reactions to is The Pacific, and Arcane. The Pacific is continuing the series of Band of Brothers, though it’s important to note that this one focuses on the horrors of war, so you won’t leave it feeling the same things as BoB, which of course focused on the camaraderie of this special group. While The Pacific is different, it’s still beautiful, and I think you’ll love the opening music theme nearly as much as BoB, which says a lot. Bring tissues. Finally, Arcane is one of the best shows I’ve seen in years. Between the animation, the music, the voice acting, the characterization, and the writing quality, it’s one of the best shows I’ve ever seen, and might be a nice break from the historical non-fiction genre. Season 1 is particularly flawless, with nearly every scene demonstrating a masterclass in efficient storytelling. Cannot recommend it enough, and I know you’ll love it. Bring tissues to this one too

[@chetstevensq]

Winters is quoting from a LETTER sent to him, The phrase "I served in a company of heroes" is a quote from Mike Ranney, a member of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

[@joeconcepts5552]

Yes a lot of people seem to miss what he saying before it and think he said that himself.

[@TheDonkeyFLOPPER]

I knew that last quote from Winters would get you. I've seen this series countless times since it actually debuted on HBO and that line still gets me every time.

[@InlandOne]

When I enlisted in the USAF in 74 at 17 there were a few senior NCO WWII vets just ending their careers but I had no clue of their sacrifice. They were legends. I’ve seen BoB many times but your respectful, heartfelt reaction was outstanding. Thx.

[@eTraxx]

When I was in Can Tho Vietnam in 1971 we had a SFC who had been in the German army in WWII. Heck .. he had been 18 then in 1945 meaning he was only 44 when I knew him. Weird in a way that ..

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you for your service! It’s a privilege to share this journey with you.

[@rhg3rd]

Watching your reactions to BOB has truly been a treat. So genuine. And you picked up on so many subtleties throughout the series. This series has been life changing for me. I’ve been on the 2 week Band of Brothers with Ambrose Tours. Bucket list trip, and was even better than I hoped it would be. Going to where the real life Easy Company went with a tour guide (Christopher Anderson) who had been to those places with many of the actual men when they were alive was an incredible experience. True heroes all. And just the best series that has ever been put on screen.

[@Farmboyz72]

This has been the most genuine set of reactions to just about any series I’ve watched.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

I’m glad my reactions did justice to the men of Easy!

[@masonblack3461]

There are many things about this reaction to this series that makes it one of the really good ones, and fun to watch. Being the second or third I've ever seen to catch the empty hat makes it one of the very best. The sub is well earned.

[@andreagurney7797]

I love that you recognized the German officer who addressed his men. He also played a Nazi in Indiana Jones.

[@Rick-jf6sg]

Actor named Wolf Kahler.

[@katheryns1219]

Thank you for the best reaction to this series I've ever seen. This is such a good example of how history is not just words on a page. Real people with real emotions doing real things. It showed the heroism and brutality and mindnumbing trauma that fills war annals. One of my favorite lines was from Winters early on when they were trying to figure out who should take command of a company. When considering one officer, Winters rejected him outright saying, "He thinks he's in the movies." Being an Army veteran myself, I knew exactly what he was talking about.

[@HelloThere.GeneralKenobi]

My favorite attention to detail that this episode featured was that Buck Compton would go on to play catcher at UCLA and would play with the one and only, Jackie Robinson

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

Compton was at UCLA before the War when he played on the same team as Jackie Robinson.

[@HelloThere.GeneralKenobi]

@ Thank you for the correction.

[@mikealvarez2322]

My father-in-law was a waist gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He served in Africa and Italy. He signed up again after completing his missions and was scheduled to go to the Pacific but didn't have to go. He came home, went to work for GE, adopted a brother and sister ( my wife), became a lay preacher and basically led a normal life. He didn't suffer any serious PTSD but did have nightmares that dissipated with time. According to Anne, his wife, he did go through some tough times during the war. I know from one thing he said to me that he saw his friend cut to pieces by a German fighter. God bless all those who protect us and keep us from evil. Lite you need to watch 2 other series, THE PACIFIC & MASTERS OF THE AIR. You also need to consider the movie GREYHOUND sbout the Battle of the Atlantic.😊❤

[@eltaco5151]

12:30 is actually a big inaccuracy with the show. The German officer was actually a Major, and Winters kept the gun. The story behind it is beautiful, I believe it's in an interview in We Stand Alone Together.

[@idekhowtospell]

good catch. I watched an interview where he explains the German major never shot the weapon and until the day he(winters) died he would never shoot the weapon. solid man and leader

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Oh! Wow. That was definitely a creative liberty taken!

[@charlesedwards2856]

This is a misunderstanding. Winters accepted the surrender of multiple German officers over several weeks, the Major was a different one.

[@kenfreeman8888]

David Webster "wrote a book about sharks" that was used as reference material for a book called "Jaws" that was made into a hit movie by director Steven Spielberg, who later made this show, "Band of Brothers."

[@bharre]

Bill Guarnere & Babe Heffron have a statue of them standing together in Herron Park in Philadelphia, PA.

[@BarkBarkImShark]

For those wondering how the point system worked: Starting September, 1940, 1 month of service in the US=1 point 1 month of service overseas=2 points Combat related awards other than The Medal of Honor (Purple heart, silver star, bronze star, service cross etc.)=5 points Medal of Honor=85 points Dependents under the age of 18 (up to a maximum of 3)=12 points 85 points were needed to be sent home Even after the war ended, these points still played a factor: Upon the wars end, Those with 59 points or less became part of the occupation force, which was typically a 6-12 month tour. Those with 60-79 points helped liquidate the Allied bases (typically a 1-3 month process) before being sent home. Those with 80 points or more, and those with 3 or more dependents, were sent home immediately.

[@freedomcanada-s6m]

You need to watch the documentary: We stand alone together

[@craigmontgomery7684]

This series was incredible. I'd seen it before I watched your reactions, but it still brought tears to my eyes seeing what these men did. I was in the Air Force for 20 years, retired in 1997, was in Desert Storm, though NOT in combat. I was a C-130 aircraft engine mechanic. I can't relate to the fear of being in battle, but I know how they feel about the comradery with the men and women I worked with and spent time with. Very special people that I was blessed to have known. I'm still in contact with a few, but don't see them anymore, but I think about them a lot. But seeing how you reacted to this and the honor you showed these men, brings back a lot of feelings of gratitude to me personally for the time I spent in the military. Thank you for doing this series! It was a pleasure going through it again with you. God Bless!

[@TheCoolwhipped]

You have to react to The Pacific now (after the bonus episode, of course)! The same style series, from the same creators, following a marine battalion in the Pacific theater. Also, it should be noted that a sign of a good officer is one who rarely has to fire his weapon. It means that he's such a good leader that his men are able to do all of the fighting without him. That's why it's remarkable that he didn't fire a single shot during or after Bastogne.

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Wow, your connection to Easy and the men of 101st is very heartening… I was a high school American history teacher for 20yrs and I too loved BOB and used clips from it when I taught the WWII segment of my lessons. I did a civil war trip with my kids years ago hitting all the major battlefields. I hope one day you go on your European trip. Thank you 👊🏻

[@charlesh796]

I'm the combat vet who responds now and then. I have been with you for every episode . I did it for you for me and for my dad who was in the 82nd Air Borne and help liberate two death camps. I can't say enough about you and your ability to pick up on things military . You area real PRO . I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say that. Your not done though. You have to watch We stand alone together. God bless the rest of your life.

[@George-kv6gm]

You started this series really well, and you ended it great! Absolutely great! Thanks so much for letting us watch with you. It was well worth the amazing experience. God bless you and yours.

[@jamespfp]

28:20 -- Take heart! It's a happy ending with some wise human beings to sum it up nicely, eh?

[@jamesocallaghan2699]

Great reaction video. In particular your editing was really on point, the capture of all the key points was done excellently both visually and audio. Tough thing to do well while having to worry about fair use and copyright!

[@zormgnoster]

Highly recommend the two other series as well: The Pacific and Masters of the Air.

[@jackmessick2869]

There is also a film, released during COVID-19, that covers the Navy, with Tom Hanks as the skipper. So all 4 services have been portrayed.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

😊

[@RabbworfOG]

You seem like such a nice, genuine person. Loved watching your reactions to B.o.B. and will be looking forward to more.

[@wwk68tig]

What a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful reaction……and so genuine. I still get emotional watching this series too ( my uncle lost his left foot at Utah Beach). Thank you for these posts…you’re marvelous.

[@justinanderson5751]

Damn, that's a beautiful painting, nobody blames you for being emotional over this...this is powerful stuff...subscribed

[@TeeZee22]

You've done such a great job with this series! Your observations and commentary made it better to watch through your reactions.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

THANK YOU TeeZee! What a journey this has been. The best!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

I rewatched this masterpiece of a series with you. I truly appreciate your genuine respect for the men of Easy. You represent your generation well. Bravo!

[@adamshaw3696]

Really enjoyed joining you on this journey. Thank you for letting us tag along ✌🏻

[@knojustenuftobedangerous2442]

Is it strange that I love how you connected to this series? Thanks for all you shared. You have the best reaction to this series. It was the greatest generation, in which my father was a part of. Can't wait for your review of the final episode 11. Wishing the best for you and your family.

[@crispy_338]

I’m so glad you loved this series as much as we do. It’s so fantastic to see someone appreciate history and the gravity of what these men did. Thank you so much. Truly thank you

[@kilomike5788]

I first watched BoB with I was 14. It shaped helped shaped me as a young man. It showed me what true leadership is and served me greatly during my military career. I actually visited Bastogne and Foy while I was living in Europe. It was definitely something I’ll never forget.

[@altairtodescatto]

Ok, i love the products you show us in the beginning, says a lot on how much this show impacted you! Love your empathy, congrats

[@ptuffgong8504]

Loved the intro with the art!!! Well done. This series impacted me in a way I didn't expect. 🙏✌️

[@dagfincarp1113]

Following you experiencing this series has been special. You're knowledgeable and you invested your whole heart. Your love and respect for these men has always been front and center. You're going to love "We Stand Alone Together". It's a great capper to the series. Great job!

[@FreyaofCerberus]

The end never fails to make me cry, Thank you for doing this series justice. Through your reactions i was able to recapture some of the magic i felt watching it the first time.

[@pjeball]

It's been a pleasure re-watching this series with you Ms. Liteweight! I've seen it so many times now - but to this day it remains the most impressive, impactful and moving piece of art I've ever seen! I can highly recommend some of the books and memoirs of these men as well. Currahee!!

[@shoehead65]

You are truly one of the best reactors of this show. The connection you made with these men is incredible! Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@Jeheil]

Great walkthrough and what a series, probably the best WW2 series, the inclusion of the interviews, the time to tell the story of the individuals and atention to detail. If you are at all empathetic this is hard hitting. Just back from clearing out my dads stuff and so many photos of his dad and uncle and their times with the Navy in WW2, my grandad repaired planes the navy used to spot the u-boats. Him and his brother were both sunk once, both made it back...but6 years away from their kids !!

[@ex-navyspook]

Bill Guarnere became a staunch advocate for veterans causes, and started several programs to help veterans in Pennsylvania transition back to civilian life. His granddaughter formed the Wild Bill Guarnere Memorial Fund, to continue the tradition of giving back to veterans. This was formed after his death. He died in March 2014. A call went out all over the Pennsylvania, and surrounding, region for veterans to line the route to the cemetery. I was honored to be one of them.

[@joebrown7797]

Thank you for reviewing this amazing series in such a respectful way. You gave the series and the men of our Greatest Generation the respect they deserve so much. I'm a combat veteran and have pretty much seen it all, but almost every episode brought me to tears at least once because these are the stories of real men (heroes who probably never thought of themselves as heroes) and the real experiences they lived through.

[@Collin-to1oe]

Liteweight, Thank you for showing your passion and love for history through this series. It's great how important and respectful you treat these events , as our human link to this time period slowly fades away everyday. You earned a patreon subscriber 👍 keep up the great reactions

[@markmurphy3739]

Awesome reaction to the whole series. I've seen it multiple times and I appreciate your respect and emotions throughout. I cried with you several times.😊

[@davemyers3863]

I have been following your reviews/thoughts/comments since I first watched your video of the Iowa Hawkeye wave several years ago. You are my favorite reactor. Your reviews are so thoughtful and respectful and I so look forward to them. Please keep up the great work, it is appreciated.

[@ididthisonpulpous6526]

You getting tearful about having a picture was very touching. You see a lot of artwork like that at the VA hospital. I have wandered around my VA center between appointments and you can find interesting stuff in the corners of the place.

[@stevie6868]

And just like that you will be watching band of brothers repeatedly forever. Lost track of how many times iv watched it since it first came out and it’s still one of the best pieces of tv that’s ever been made. Still end up in tears but that’s all part of the journey.

[@kZuuuu]

May I just say I love your reactions. You are so wholesome, genuine, and I think your attention to detail and empathy is on point. Thank you for all that you do!

[@mgrich0007]

Oh my what a reaction! Had me tearing up too and I’ve seen this episode numerous times. Thank you for taking the time to react to this. Hope you enjoy/appreciated the shared experience of viewing this.

[@Ronfost89]

Awww the first few minutes was very sweet and awesome picture. It was a fun time watching you experience this wonderful series for the first time.

[@LE-ti1oc]

I've absolutely loved watching your reaction to this series! It's one of the best on KZbin! You definitely did it justice! ❤

[@AlexSmith_Rhysand]

Thanks Lite. For everything. This was amazing and I am so proud of you and so happy you shared this with us. Best reaction channel on KZbin

[@robnsusan2000]

This really is the best storytelling in TV history. So well done, cast, crew, writing, directing, musical score, wardrobe, location, props, makeup, everything was so well done.

[@Bren26red]

That was fantastic. Loved rewatching these with you. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Noah_Pender]

No need to apologize for crying. These were real men with real stories that deserve to be remembered for their service. Great reactions to this amazing mini-series!

[@twerps1]

Great series and equal reaction! Your pickups are amazing and taught me a lot about a series I’ve seen so much. Thx and U Go Girl!