BAND OF BROTHERS PART 3 "CARENTAN" | BRITISH GIRL FIRST TIME WATCHING | REACTION

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction like always. They really did Blithe dirty in this. I saw an interview with Winters and he was really angry about how the series depicted Blithe, in later research, after the series was made, they found out that Blythe lived. Albert Blythe in fact did recover and went on to have a very successful military career. Blithe went back into the Airborne and jumped behind enemy lines in Korea as a Master Seargent. He earned the bronze star with 2 oak leaf clusters and a silver star. He never left the military. He died in 1967 from complications from a perforated ulcer and was buried in Arlington National Cemetary with full honors. He had lost contact with all the men in Easy company There was an Albert Blithe who was also a veteran and from Pennsylvania who died in 1948. Heffron and Guarnere believed it was the same man from Easy Company and even went to the funeral. Ambrose and later the producers for the series took them at their word and didn’t research further. After BOB aired, it was found that Blythe did in fact survive. I really wish they had updated BoB to reflect what actually happened to Blithe. By the end of this journey you're going to remember all of their names. Every time I watch this series I get more and more attached to every one of these men. I can't explain it, but it's like they're family. One thing that you might have missed with Talbert being bayoneted by Pvt. Goerge Smith, he was wearing a German poncho that he had picked up as a souvenir. In the dark the other soldier thought he was a German from the outline. Earlier in the episode you see Talbert showing off the poncho, but it's easy to forget. Keep up the good work.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much for your comment! ☺️ I totally missed that about the German poncho silhouette. He won’t be wearing that again any time soon! Thank you for watching my video :)

[@ColdWarShot]

When Lipton shouts “They’ve got us zeroed” he’s referring to a term for adjusting your aim to target. “Zeroed” means the Germans have all their artillery accurately concentrated on them. German tactics during WWII were to pre-target their own defense positions so that if they leave their defenses, or they are overrun, they can call their own artillery onto their positions. It was a tactic not used by the American Army, and so it caught many soldiers by surprise. By the book, once you capture a defense, you reassemble on or near that defense before moving forward. Veteran units (especially those that had been in North Africa and Italy) knew, that with the Germans, you moved as quickly away from the defense area as soon as possible before they could call in artillery strikes. Twice in the series you see the Germans using this tactic, once here in Carentan, and again in a later episode.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Really awesome to know - I’m so grateful you know these things in detail. What a pressure for our men to escape. Thanks so much for watching my reaction video.

[@zamdrist]

And we love your accent, Kate! Your compassion and sweetness shines through.

[@bg7606]

And complexion 😊

[@zedwpd]

You sound like my British wife.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

What a lovely thing to say. Thank you. ☺️

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks :) but I think that’s the almighty bright light is making me look more radiant than I am. I hope to get a better camera next year so it doesn’t look so grainy. And just a general better set up would be awesome. 🛋️

[@Shawn-oh5yq]

The guy that got blown up at 8:08 (Tipper) survived and passed away in 2017 at the age of 95. He lived with one eye and had to walk with a cane the rest of his life. He was the veteran at the start of the episode who thought he would either die instantly or make it without a scratch.

[@michaelstach5744]

He was the man with all the letters that made Sobel so upset in episode 1. He also handed Sobel the map when the barbed wire fence was cut.

[@keithsimpson6563]

And it's the guy who you said he came through without a scratch and he git blown up a bit. I love him he has the best daughter ever. He was in his 50s when he had her. ❤

[@alanholck7995]

Tipper was almost 70 when he fathered his daughter. Curahee!

[@Smoshy16]

@@alanholck7995 He was in his very early 60's.

[@Smoshy16]

@@keithsimpson6563 He was in his very early 60's.

[@MadAnthonyI]

And Blythe is such a British name. Blythe had hysterical blindness. Now that's traumatic stress. Lt. Spiers was a total badass. And Winters, too. What a great leader. Kate, you are absolutely adorable.

[@michaeldmcgee4499]

What a lovely, soothing voice! I could just sit and listen to her read names from the phone book!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Oh thank you! :) :)

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks for your awesome comment. That made me smile.

[@creamsiclem4433]

Spiers was like a supersoldier. Some of his exploits not covered in the series were almost mythiic.

[@PopHorizonScanner]

Your willingness to cover this series that shows the cost and the sacrifice made by these young men is very admirable. That you do it with such tenderness and empathy is touching. Great job on your reaction video.

[@alancoy5305]

I agree! You are doing a great service, Kate!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you ever so much.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

I really appreciate your support and kind feedback. It is a privilege for me to watch these series and understand more about the war and everything these men sacrificed. I am so moved because it hardly seems real that it happened not that long ago even. Where their courage came from I do not know.

[@filmkid541]

Another excellent reaction. In a relatively short period of time you have built a solid foundation to make this a very successful reaction channel - well done! I think that Lt. Speirs conversation with Blithe is one of the the most chilling moments in the series, but he was right - you can't let fear overwhelm your ability to fight. I've revisited Band of Brothers many times and I think that Speirs is one of the most enigmatic and compelling characters to watch. His arc is slowly and carefully revealed, brilliant writing.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

What a message!!! My goodness, I’ve got a great big grin on my face! Thanks so much for your encouragement and support. That’s really nice to know. 😁🎉 I agree with you about the conversation being a striking one. It summed up perfectly the necessary psychology needed in order to survive. Bleak, of course, but the epitome of courage to think of one’s own life like that. The writing in this series is moving and has a lot of dignity to it; like they did justice by all the soldiers by showing them the men they were down to their very bones. I’m enjoying it so much.

[@filmkid541]

@@MovieDateWithKate Merry Christmas Kate! I know that you celebrate Boxing day, which as an an American I don't completely understand. I do know that if we had something called boxing day it would involve putting on the gloves and we would have fights over things like politics and religion as we sit around the dinner table trying to figure out why we go through this now horrible ritual every year. Yes - sadly - we are that divided these days. This year I decided to avoid all of that by staying in Brooklyn , baking cookies and watching kids sled down the snowy hill in the park across the street. A relaxing day.

[@Sparkyy_95]

Blithe didnt die when stated at the end of the episode. This is from his Wikipedia page ''Albert Blithe (June 25, 1923 - December 17, 1967) was an American career soldier who served as a private first class with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. He served again with the Airborne during the Korean War and was twice decorated for gallantry. He eventually rose to the rank of Master Sergeant in the Army.''

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

Yes. Strange that they never correct this...

[@Anon54387]

@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258 I guess it just went unnoticed until too late. They also got the date of Herr Shicklgruber's death wrong even though it was correct in the script, somehow someone's wires got crossed, I guess it is all but inevitable to have a few errors with all those hundreds that work on a project like that.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Yes, this is true. It was a gigantic project to produce and shoot.

[@Elephant2024]

This powerful episode was filmed at the Hatfield Aerodrome in Hertfordshire, England. Once a British Aerospace factory, this vast expanse of land was transformed into twelve different European towns for the series, including Bastogne in Belgium, Eindhoven in the Netherlands, and Carentan in France. The disorientation of combat with the struggle to deal with the horrors of being a soldier with all of the blood and carnage one is exposed to. A prevailing theme not only in this episode, but throughout the series. Cannot even begin to imagine how horrible an experience that must have been for these young people to endure. A testament to their overall strength and valor. We owe them a lot.

[@debelmeis2311]

Being zeroed means the artillery has zeroed in on the location in advance, they were prepared for the attack, never intending to hold the first attack off. Zeroing means sighting in gun sights at an exact distance or target

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much for explaining this to me. It’s really good you know this war terminology. I’m enjoying learning as I go :)

[@tomswift3482]

One thing here, Blithe survived. The story teller was confused by the death of another A. Blithe who did die from wounds in 1948. 2 of the Easy Company men attended the funeral and were sure it was the Albert they knew. Albert Blythe was actually wounded slightly different than portrayed here. It was further down his neckline and a bit toward his shoulder. He lost a inch or so from his collarbone and never rejoined Easy Company so they assumed he had died or been sent home. He actually went on to be a life time soldier - he served again in the Korean war, won some medals and survived until sometime in the 1960's or 1970's An unfortunate error in such a well researched production. You reactions are great.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much for informing me! Thank you for watching :)

[@Anon54387]

@@MovieDateWithKate If you watch The Pacific after this it is equally tough to watch, and the sound of the machine gun from the Japanese tanks is unusual, it must've scared the bleep out of those soldiers when they heard it's unique sound.

[@Anon54387]

@@MovieDateWithKate Do you really think the woman with the laundry business didn't realize they were dead or do you think she just wanted to get paid for her labor? She did do the work, after all.

[@Anon54387]

@@MovieDateWithKate It really seems strange when I see you reactors refer to those in the miniseries as characters. They were real people, this is a true story.

[@rafaucett]

@@Anon54387 The *actors* are portraying the *characters* in a TV series. The *characters* in the *TV series* were based on actual people.

[@Randsurfer]

Spiers's little lecture to Blythe is the truest thing in this entire series.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Truly. It kind of shocked and saddened me but in a way I see it could set someone free from immense fear if they confirmed to that way of thinking.

[@Randsurfer]

@@MovieDateWithKate Exactly. It was the only way to function optimally in that environment. Any other perspective had to allow some diminishment due to fear.

[@davidnelsonbradsher1381]

Kate, I just love your heart. Thank you for having such appreciation and compassion for the Greatest Generation. I just visited my great uncle’s grave in Arlington Cemetary in Washington DC. He was a captain under MacArthur in the Pacific theater. I have his sidearm and went target shooting on Friday with my cousin. I have his diary from his time in the island campaigns, and is rife with the surreality of what it must have been like on a daily basis. The Pacific theater was the worst of it all because the Japanese were merciless and fought to the last man. I enjoy your vulnerability and dedication to the series.

[@4325air]

@davidnelsonbradsher1381 Your great uncle and my father were kindred spirits. My dad was an Army captain company commander of "G" Company, 1st Infantry, 6th Infantry Division. The division fought through New Guinea and the Philippines. Dad had two Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars, one for valor. He made several amphib landings, including the really big one in Lingayen Gulf on the main island of Luzon. Terrible infantry fighting in the steaming heat of the jungles and open grass of the hills and mountains. Japanese banzai charges. Always short of water. Fighting against a totally intractable foe of a completely different morality and ethic. Dad passed away in 1992, but not before I was able to complete an oral history with him of his WWII years. Transcribed the interviews and filled in many blanks through research at the Army research library at Fort Leavenworth. Had it printed and hard-bound and presented it to him in 1991. In the late 1950s he was on the faculty of the Command and Staff college at Fort Leavenworth and despite the merciless fighting he had been through, he volunteered as a sponsor of Japanese Self Defense Force Army officers attending the college. As a ten year old, I was conflicted when these men came to our quarters for dinner--"Dad, aren't these the bad guys in the movies?" But you know, those Japanese officers were the most gentle, kind, humble, and mannerly men who totally doted on us kids. They spoiled us rotten!!!!

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

​@@4325airThank you for telling your story. Appreciated. 👍

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

The SS were merciless and fought to the last man. And relatively few were taken as POW's

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@johannesvalterdivizzini1523 Sure they surrendered. And after the 'Malmédy Massacre', US Troops unofficially 'declared open season' on all SS, and shot them on sight. The SS murdered around 200 US POWs at Malmédy (Belgium) and during the following days, the SS murdered approximately 800 US POWs. Because of that, US Troops shot any SS encountered, and that continued after Americans started Liberating concentration camps... After the war, 43 SS were sentenced to death. None were executed, though. Not even the SS commanders.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Such a great comment to read. How good of you to visit your great uncles place of rest. Thanks for your supportive comments to me. I appreciate it tenfold. Have a lovely Christmas.

[@grahamtravers4522]

I don't think Blithe's taking the edelweiss was compassion. You may recall that it was said to be the mark of a true soldier. As Blithe had survived his first combat, and managed to function as a soldier, I think he was marking his status as a "true soldier".

[@MovieDateWithKate]

That’s very very insightful and actually, I think you’re right, now that I consider that take. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on that scene.

[@Phantomgreen29]

I have PTSD (non combat, non military) and you saying it's so visceral is accurate. It can stop you in your tracks, take the air out of your lungs and freeze your entire being in the blink of an eye. It's such a personal, specific and reliably unreliable condition because you never know what will trigger it or how much it will affect you, constantly fighting a different form of it. Some like Blythe wear theirs on their sleeve and make it easy to see that something is wrong with them and they need help but many don't and their silence keeps a terrible secret. It's why we as a species should at the very least conduct ourselves with courtesy and respect towards all, it's never so easy to see how dark a persons' life may be in the moments you spend with them. This show does a great job showcasing war but it also gives lessons on how to live outside of it. Great react as always Kate.

[@vincemac2223]

I battled PTSD for 13 years until I hit rock bottom lost everything gave up on living and finally turned to the lord, surrendered my life to him felt the Holy Spirit physical enter me and my whole life changed for the better in the blink of the eye. No more dark thoughts no more praying for death all that just vanished when I felt the Holy Spirit leave my body it was all gone with it.

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

​@@vincemac2223👍

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Your comment is so profound it actually made my eyes blurry with tears. I really feel every word you wrote. You explained it faultlessly. It made my heart go pang. I’m so sorry you suffer from it. It shouldn’t be that way. Life can be cruel. Just when you’re enjoying a moment it can glasp its ugly hand on the scruff of your neck and pull you back to being in that awful moment. From a smell, a word, a sudden noise.. so many small details. I too know what it’s like. That’s why I try to adhere to what you say about how we should treat everyone with courtesy and kindness. It can mean survival or not for the other person, sometimes. Moments of kindness we can remember too, to sustain us. Thank you for sharing the above with me.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

I’m so glad God gave you serenity and the peace that you needed to live on. I reconnected with God when I turned 25. I saw a colourful watercolour painting of a girl sitting in Gods palms together, holding onto his thumb for balance and she was so happy. And I really liked that imagery of thinking of myself crawling into his hands to rest where I’m kept safe. In my lowest moments I imagine curling up in his palms and I feel comforted. Glory be to God for not letting you slip away in pain.

[@vincemac2223]

@MovieDateWithKate God's love is great he wants to save all his children but we know the path is narrow and most people sadly will not choose the path Jesus set for us. To love everyone as you love yourself. God Bless You little sister 🙏

[@ssross]

Kate, in the scene where Easy is clearing houses in Carentan and they stumble upon a civilian family, the point is George Luz elects not to blindly throw a grenade before entering. The family would have been killed of course. Luz had a strange feeling and went against protocol thank goodness.

[@cenotemirror]

Yes. In the seconds after they kick the door in they freeze in shock because they realize they were this close to killing that family by accident. Many younger reactors misinterpret the reaction as, 'Do we kill them or not'. These are French civilians and there would be no reason or incentive for US troops to murder allied noncombatants.

[@davidnelsonbradsher1381]

In reality, Babe Hefron was the one this happened to. For some reason they assigned it to Luz.

[@Smoshy16]

@@davidnelsonbradsher1381 The more you delve into the history of Easy Company and its history you very quickly become aware that Ambrose's book is more a work of fiction than fact. Because the showrunners based this series more or less on that book there are some very serious mistakes made which is sad because often the reality was even more intense than what is depicted.

[@davidnelsonbradsher1381]

@ That’s true.

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

Yes. A powerful scene.

[@kenfreeman8888]

Your tender reactions are emotionally moving. Thank you so much for this.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much for your kind response. I’m so glad you enjoyed watching my reaction.

[@michaelstach5744]

Almost every episode has an absolutely perfect scene. Malarkey in the laundry is one of them.

[@8044868]

A brilliant, heartbreaking way to show the cost of war.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

You said it perfectly

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Indeed. And to think they’re asleep forever but will never feel the feeling of fresh sheets in a warm bed again.. just so sad. And his bravery to not let the reality show on his face and his kindness to the lady to not inform her of the truth.

[@InlandOne]

As a retired USAF I have a copy of BoB and never get tired of seeing and appreciating their sacrifices. Your respect for what they endured and reactions to it make it even more impactful watching it again.

[@Randsurfer]

The aggression of the airborne was amazing. Whenever the made contact (took fire) they often pushed forward and pressured the enemy. If possible they kept moving. They did everything to turn defense into offense.

[@mrch6200]

1:49 that's funny you love their American accent because we love your British accent! Blythe's story is one of the saddest of the series. You're right, that scene when he takes the flower from the soldier and put it on his lapel was intimate-- I never thought of it that way. Also, I understand why Spiers gave Blythe the speech about acting as if he was already dead, but I'm not sure that's the right thing to tell someone in Blythe's mental state. 🤠

[@Ernwaldo]

Not certain because she didn’t expound (in this edit), but she may have been remarking about the American accents put on by the many actors in this series that are from the UK.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Yeah, I do agree Spiers may have chosen the worst time - but thankfully it made Blythe reconsider what kind of soldier he wanted to be. Just such a shame his new found courage got him shot :(

[@shawnbridges8703]

The famous quote always rings true “War is Hades.” On a different note, ten gold stars for the Wallace and Grommet reference.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Haha why thank you! 🌟

[@sammyhead]

Your reactions are so honest and moving. Thank you for caring.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

It’s my pleasure! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@JesseOaks-ef9xn]

Several of the actors in this series were actually British. They really nailed the American accent. Blythe did not die in 1948, he survived the war and fought in Korea and Vietnam.

[@bpora01]

So Blythe didn't die as stated in the end. He died much later. It's one of the larger errors that the historian that wrote the book that this is based on made. "They got us zeroed" means the German artillery knows the exact coordinates of the streets and can drop in rounds very accurately. The spears story. On D-day the unit didn't have enough troops on the ground to spare for prisoner guards. So this was seen as justification for shooting prisoners. Not saying it's right but that was the reasoning.

[@keithsimpson6563]

The reason why they said he died ( Blithe) is because after he healed they put him in a different regiment and none of the easy company ever seen him again so they just thought he did. He went to the Vietnam ( or another war ) and trained and led men. They didn't find out he was alive until after the series was shot.

[@AJ-rp7ux]

@@keithsimpson6563 And it's a serious error on the part of the author to take their statements about Blithe at face value when his service record would have shown what they said was wrong. It makes me wonder what else he got wrong.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Yes, quite.

[@tudors_down]

@@AJ-rp7ux Ambrose wrote BoB in 1992. The expectation that he verify every report of wounding/KIA, especially in the pre-internet era, is applied presentism. Even at the time of his death in 2002, the internet wasn't developed enough to be useful in terms of researching public records. Why spend countless hours aggregating and poring over microfiche records every time an eyewitness to history told him his story?

[@EastPeakSlim]

Another great reaction. Your empathy shows every time. After Tipper gets blown up in the storefront, it is worth remarking how tenderly Joe Liebgott takes care of him. As you'll see in future episodes, Liebgott is a stone-cold killer of the enemy. I have always found the dichotomy fascinating.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

Not entirely a dichotomy. Joe Liebgott is Jewish, and he knows--really knows--who his enemy is.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks a lot for watching and for your encouraging comment. I’ll really pay attention to Liebgott going forward. I agree, I thought he was so tender and caring towards Joe when he got blown up. Very very moving.

[@terryd757]

Winters was certainly a father figure to his men in some ways, but keep in mind he was 26 years old when in Normandy. Not exactly an old man, but older than a good number of his men.

[@mz3912]

what a video reaction again... love the compassion...and cheeky laughs

[@thomasodonnell1871]

This commentator is sooo insightful! I love her!

[@JackCoombs-iy8vz]

Another fantastic reaction Kate, I just looked him up Blithe actually died from an ulcer in Germany in 1967, he was still in the Army.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks ever so much for the encouragement. Still a bad way for Blythe to go but brilliant he enjoyed a good few years after the end of the war.

[@JackCoombs-iy8vz]

@@MovieDateWithKate Yep and my pleasure, I'm pumped for tomorrow.

[@jeffsherk7056]

Albert Blythe stayed in the army and served in the Korean War (1950-1953) with distinction. He was still in the army when he died of an ulcer in 1967 in a military hospital in Germany.

[@Randsurfer]

Why did the movie notes say he died in 1948?

[@danielconley7042]

I appreciate your reaction. This film is very important and thoughtful. You are a wonderful person, and I wish you all the best.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

How lovely of you to say. Thank you 😊

[@maxromisch5907]

There was a problem when the book was getting ready for publication... the publisher was worried about publishing the stories about Speirs for fear of a lawsuit. Winters said, "I'll take care of it". He called Speirs and asked him, "those stories about you, are they true?" Speirs said "hell yes, they're true. I don't care if they publish 'em. You want me to put that in a letter?". Which Speirs did. Blythe actually survived. When the book was written, and later the series, the internet really wasn't a "thing". All the guys had heard that he died, and they never saw him at a reunion or had any contact... so they just assumed he died an that's what made it into the book. In reality, he went on to serve with distinction in Korea. It's the laundry scene at the end that gets me every time.

[@Lue_Jonin]

Another outstanding reaction video 👍 📹 One of the few things this series got wrong was , Albert Blithe actually survived and even served in the Korean war . Amazed the producers couldn't get their information correct .

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@seamus_rainheart]

My father was a tank commander and fought in North Africa, Italy, and Luxembourg. He was severely wounded twice, the final time spending months near the end of the war in a hospital in Scotland. When he returned home, he had nightmares, episodes of severe shaking, and, on occasion, intense weeping. He sometimes mistook me for the German children he saw killed - the sight of me terrified him in those moments. We studied WW2 in high school. One of the questions my social studies teacher asked us was, "When did World War 2 in Europe end." Hands went up, a student was selected, and she answered, "May 8, 1945." The teacher smiled: "That's correct." I raised my hand. The teacher, surprised, called on me. I responded, "May 8, 1945, is the official end. It's gone on much longer than that." She was puzzled and asked me, "When do you think it ended?" I responded, "It didn't. We're still fighting it at my house." My blond hair and blue eyes confused my father and triggered his waking nightmare - I have the scars to prove it. Wars never end on the date in the history books. Those dates represent the day the "official" hostilities concluded. Wars can continue for generations. I believe your videos and your deep compassion contribute to the healing, including mine.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

So poignant and really thought provoking. I’ve no doubt you made your teacher think on that for the rest of the week. I’m sorry it was hard for your family after your father fought so hard.

[@seamus_rainheart]

@@MovieDateWithKate You are a gift.

[@americandad8903]

Just recently discovered your channel. So looking forward to seeing your content on this series. Most amazing series you will ever watch!

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

True. Nobody ever forgets "Band of Brothers", and everyone is grateful for having followed the journey of Easy Company... 😀

[@MovieDateWithKate]

I’m so glad you’ve discovered me! The series is already so gripping :)

[@saaamember97]

During the veteran interviews at the beginning of this episode, we meet the man who said that he thought that he would "Suffer a quick death, or come through without a scratch." While I'll hold off on revealing his name, he was the one in this episode who walked back into a room, just as the room exploded. He had an eye popped out of it's socket, a blown apart knee, and a boot on that same leg that looked as if the whole front half of his foot was blown off. So, he definitely did not come through without a scratch.

[@jeff-ni5cy]

That was Tipper, the one with all the love letters. He by the way had a child when he was nearly 70

[@alanholck7995]

Curahee!!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

What a man, he went through hell and back. I didn’t do him justice by saying he got through without a scratch! 🙈

[@saaamember97]

@@jeff-ni5cy He was also the soldier who handed Lt. Sobel the grid maps (Episode 1), when the rest of the company were hiding behind the bushes, as Pvt. Luz was voicing the Maj. Horton imitation on Sobel.

[@danielconley7042]

"Zeroed" means that the artillery battery knows where they are and how to accurately adjust their aim.

[@HemlockRidge]

The guy standing on top of the M3 Sherman is firing a Browning M2 (Ma Deuce) .50 caliber machine gun. It's a truly devastating weapon that can actually pierce some armor plate. AND... it's still used today. A testament to John Browning's genius, considering it was adopted by the US in 1923. It was used in WWII by ALL services, and our Allies. It was the MG that was mounted in the wings of US Fighter Planes, shredding the enemy planes.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with me! I’m loving learning this.

[@Ekwah51]

Absolutely brilliant reaction video, Kate. Up there with the best. You add so much emotion to an already emotional episode. So very glad to have found your channel ❤

[@MovieDateWithKate]

What a super comment to read. I’m just delighted you’re enjoying my reactions! Thank you for supporting me.

[@MLawrence2008]

Great reaction Kate

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks for your awesome comment!! I’m so glad you liked my reaction. I appreciate you explaining about the soldiers dispersing once they were “zeroed”; that makes perfect sense now that you’ve said it. :)

[@OcotilloTom]

I appreciate you watching this series. My father was with the U.S. Marines in the Pacific fighting the Japanese when Easy Co. was in France. He's the reason I joined the Marine Corps right out of high school. T. Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 Bronze Star Purple Heart

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you for fighting so bravely. And I really appreciate you watching my reaction video to BOB.

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

You may not remember me but I have spoken to you before. Whether we are from the U.K or the U.S maybe the next time we walk past an old guy we could say hello or ask how they are just to show a little respect to someone who may have been through something very terrible that we don't know about. My utmost respect for you and GOD bless you.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Such a true point you make and I will remember that and greet them with a smile. God bless and Merry Christmas.

[@iambecomepaul]

It’s okay Kate. This didn’t really need an intro. The interviews did it for ya. ❤

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you! It was a corrupted file on my drive when I opened my recording of my intro but I had already deleted it from my phone so couldn’t include it. Never mind :) next time.

[@DestroyersGarage]

you said about 5 things id like to reply to or answer but letting the series answer them will be more enjoyable for both you and the audience. great video, and an amazing episode of tv.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much!! Oh, I’m really wanting to watch the rest now!! Thanks so much for your support and letting me watch it & enjoy it all as a newbie. I appreciate it a lot! Phenomenal film making!!

[@TowGunner]

General Maxwell Taylor, commander of the 101st Airborne, instructed his paratroopers to "take no prisoners" on D-Day. The general stated that taking prisoners would hinder their ability to complete their mission and that they would have to dispose of prisoners as they saw fit.

[@saaamember97]

The "Blithe" depicted in this series was not the Blithe who served with Easy Company during the war. The research for Ambrose's book got it wrong, and erroneously assumed information about another Blithe who also served in Normandy. The Blithe who served with Easy Company survived WWII. He went on to also serve in the Korean War in the 1950's. He lived until 1967, when he suffered a perforated ulcer, while attending a ceremony in Germany to honor those who served in the Battle of the Bulge.

[@davidwoolbright3675]

That is incorrect. The information about him dying was wrong but the rest was the real Blithe.

[@saaamember97]

@@davidwoolbright3675 I stand corrected.

[@mlose50]

Another emotional reaction. God bless Kate.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much for watching my channel. 🤗

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

"I love their American accents" More accurate than you might realize. Many of the actors are from the UK and Ireland--Winters, Blithe, Martin, Christenson, Talbert, Liebgott, Heffron, Welsh, Cobb, Tipper. They all had work to get some really accurate American accents.

[@bigdaddyeb56]

Another Great Reaction Kate !!! Merry Christmas from Detroit Michigan

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much! 🥰☺️ Merry Christmas to you and your family in Michigan! 🎄✨

[@futuregenerationz]

Fear not. Blythe survived. They made a mistake.

[@thetr00per30]

your foreshadowing of wanting an episode from the point of view of the medic 🙂You will get what you ask for.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Really!!!! Oh wow! That will be so so good ⛑️

[@sammymartin7891]

I had two uncles that served in 101st Airborne in World War II. Sam Pickle Abel company 1st Battalion 506 parachute Infantry. Roy Pickle Easy Company 2nd battalion 506 parachute Infantry. When they returned from the war of their own families called them Liars because they didn't believe the things they had seen and done. like driving around in Adolf Hitler's limousine and raiding Herman Gehring's wine cellar.

[@crispy_338]

Your hair is so beautiful in this video 😊 you are absolutely radiant

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you!!! What a great compliment.

[@debelmeis2311]

The spiers story becomes a legend as the Series goes on

[@joehoy9242]

The thing is, they'd been instructed to take no prisoners, and we see Spiers in the previous episode tell Winters and Nixon that he's the only officer of his platoon to reach the muster point, and that he's awaiting orders. He then goes to deal with the captured men, but he doesn't take any satisfaction in it, he's just carrying out an unpleasant but necessary duty.

[@carlomercorio1250]

Your kindness and decency come through loud and clear in your reactions; and your intelligence.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much, that’s a lovely thing to read.

[@deadralynx1288]

The man who just went "blind". The mind can only take so much until it starts protecting itself. Victims of extreme horror would display any symptom from catatonic, hyper happiness to total amnesia before the event.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Gosh. We were never made for war:

[@saaamember97]

The term "They've got us zeroed" means that the enemy had them targeted. The Germans had their artillery preset to land on specific, predetermined positions in the town. When Easy Company reached those positions, the artillery would engulf that whole area with deadly cannon rounds.

[@Ih8liarsandusers]

That's literally been answered dozens of times before you answered.

[@saaamember97]

@@Ih8liarsandusers If you don't care for my answer, just move on down the road and get back under your bridge, troll.

[@rds3547]

Kate, I've always thought of this series as a diary if you will, about relationships that began to form on the battle field between young men, and I can't stress it enough, these were, with a few exceptions young men pulled from farms, small towns, villages, and tasked with the responsibility of stopping a sadistic murdering psychopath's army from taking over the world, it can never be overstated what these men of the Allied forces accomplished. The battles fought and won obviously were extremely important, those fights would eventually come to an end, but the friendships forged on those fields were life long bonds that were stronger in some respects than familial ones they had after returning home. The tragedy and horrors they faced could only be understood by the men who went through it with them, this is why 20, 30, 40 years after the conflict these men, some who may not have spoken to each other for years after the war, would immediately show the love and respect they had for each other whenever they had the chance to be in each other's company. The inner strength, bravery, courage of the men and women of that generation laid the foundation of the power globally America would become after WWII, and hopefully their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Really enjoyed reading your comment. Just made me appreciate everything on another level. Thanks for sharing your carefully thought out approach to understanding what these men went through. I’m learning so much from this series.

[@wingedbuffalo4670]

I love your tender reaction. War is hell, nobody in their right mind wants to be in it, but the Greatest Generation was willing to shoulder the burden to save the world. We and all following generations owe them a debt we can truly never repay ... and I also love the fact that you "get" that. Far too many people in the world (including too many Americans) fail to realize that "freedom isn't free" and preserving it sometimes exacts great sacrifice.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much for your sincere and supporting comment. I just don’t know how they found the courage to do what they did, in mass. The same age now (17-25 year olds) could never. I am so thankful those men who fought in Europe were of the calibre they were.

[@wingedbuffalo4670]

@@MovieDateWithKate You are 100% correct !!! "The Greatest Generation" of WW II veterans had many 16, 17, 18, and 19 year olds who were mere BOYS when they signed up to "do their part" and leave home. A few years later, the lucky ones returned home from overseas after having literally saved the world ... but by then they had been transformed into grizzled, hardened, cynical, no-nonsense MEN (at all of late teen and early 20s years of age) who then went on to build the post-WW II world, bring democracy to much of the planet, oppose world-wide brutal communism, and put men on the moon !!! You are SO right that the 17-25 year olds of today -- most of them -- could NEVER replicate that feat (tjhey are too busy playing video games, bumming around watching TV, and living in their parents' basements). I will share you one small bit of encouragement, however. There are asmall handful of YOUNG troops @18, 19, and 20 years of age who presently serve in combat who very much wear a "serious game face" and are "all mature business" when it comes to their military duties ... so there IS still hope among a small %age of our population :) :)

[@dalj4362]

Speirs was born in Scotland and moved to the U.S. when he was young.

[@michaelnolan6054]

6:45 Zeroed- Their positions have been targeted in advance by mortars (indirect fire artillery, not line of sight) .

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you :)

[@jeff-ni5cy]

The man you thought would come through without a scratch was Tipper. He was the one that had all the love letters that pissed soeble off. He was the one you see get blown up and you wonder how he was still alive and even able to stand. By the way he lived and had a child at nearly 70.

[@jamski95]

Blythe was shot in france but he actually made a full recovery and and went on to fight in the Korean war, being twice decorated for gallantry - he certainly wasn't a coward in real life. It's bad that in 2024 HBO still haven't corrected the mistake they made.

[@donaldmcguire805]

I loved how you said you loved the amican acest is good my dad was d 20 seeing some one that understand making my day

[@jackray333]

Great reaction. American accent? Americans like the English accent as well. The allies were not taking prisoners the first 3 days. An Spiers is just crazy. Fearless. Well done.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much!! Haha yes, I do love an American twang!

[@MrYoup11]

When they said they wère zero'd, that meant that the big artillery guns were set up to bomb right where they were. There a good explanation what Blythe did after WW2, but the reason for the wrong information posted at the end, the soldiers of Easy Company didn't know he had survived and sent back to America, and nobody was in touch with him, so they assumed the worst.

[@amtrak7394]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but as some of the comments have stated, Blithe actually died in 1967, not 1948. However, Blithe was indeed wounded by a sniper in Nomandy. In real life, the shot he took struck him in the shoulder and broke his clavicle. Nasty wound to be sure and he did spend a decent amount of time recovering in the hospital. But, as you already know from other comments, he did live and went on to serve in the Korean War.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with me!

[@pnwcruiser]

You asked what they meant by being "zeroed" at Carentan. It may sound strange but when military ground forces occupy a position they routinely make it a preplanned target for any fire support they have (artillery, mortars). That way if the position is overrun after they fall back they can bring accurate fire down on the attackers very quickly by simply calling for fire on the preplanned target number, no adjustment of fire or firing data calculation required.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you very much for your clear explanation. I so appreciate learning these things.

[@zanderC5953]

Humanity in an inhuman scenario, or a terribly human scenario depending on your perspective. It was a beautiful reaction on a war movie cinematic masterpiece. You definitely have the patience and empathy needed to begin to understand this series. This is a hard journey if one's goal is to truly understand. Take your time with this beautiful series❤

[@MovieDateWithKate]

A lovely response which I’ll heed, thank you.

[@12floz67]

When you think about it their ages were roughly 18 to 23 years old, what they accomplished is extraordinary. There’s a reason why they were referred to as the greatest generation. 🍻

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Absolutely extraordinary. The bravery is hard to fathom.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

When Talbert is accidently bayonetted in the trench scene, it doesn't show it clearly, but Talbert was wearing a captured German camo tent/rain poncho---it was entirely logical he was assumed to be a German (the camo was very specific).

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks for explaining this. Makes it perfectly reasonable.

[@winstonsmith8489]

I had to smile when you said you loved their American accents. The one time I visited London a woman told me our accent makes us sound stupid and I sort of figured that was how all Brits felt haha.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Well she was wrong! I really like them.

[@frankbolger3969]

@@MovieDateWithKate I am fascinated by accents and love all of them. Accents are history, and I love history.

[@duanetelesha]

Another great and emotional reaction, always looking forward to your movie reactions, wishing you a Merry Christmas ❤🎄🎁and God Bless You.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you for your lovely message & well wishes. Wishing you an equally wonderful Christmas. God bless. ✨🎄🎉📻🥂

[@dustinturnmyre7553]

You may be interested to know that Albert Blythe did not die in 1948 as depicted in the series. He actually lived until 1967. I have enjoyed your commentary on this series so far and look forward to your reactions to future episodes.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Many thanks indeed. I'm sooo enjoying BoB. See you at the next episode! It's a date!

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

You, my Lady, have a beautiful Soul 😊 and I congratulate all who know you. A salute 🫡 to your beautiful Soul.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks ever so much!! How kind. 🫡😌

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@MovieDateWithKate My pleasure, Kate. 🙂

[@outsideriehl]

Blithe fought in ww2 and korea he didnt die, he just didnt keep in contact with easy so everyone thought he died

[@TimRobinson-hc7mt]

I was going to say you should check out the move THE LONGEST DAY made in 1962 love all your reactions to this series makes it more enjoyable

[@clayf3522]

In reference to shooting the German POW's in the earlier episode, it was against the rules to execute a prisoner of war (POW) -- a violation of the Geneva Convention (1929).

[@KPA78]

Love your reactions and enjoying your insights regarding this series. Far too many people repeating the same info over & over in the comments section -apparently not bothering to read the previously posted comments.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you for watching my video. That’s awesome :)

[@2104dogface]

MY DRINKING BUDDY !!!( was the 1st Scallywag you showed), 1 time as we were having a barrack's bash i was about to pass out in my bunk when he comes over and says"HEY SARG!! , look i found 2 beers let's drink them before someone notices" for the life of me i can't recall what i said aside from thinking "why is he in underwear" then as it went black i heard him say "oh your going to feel it in the morning , Sarg

[@jeff-ni5cy]

As you know Blyth didn't die. What happened was attended a service for Blyth thinking it was the one from their company since he was wounded and thinking he had died. The Blyth from the series died in 1967.

[@chriscoll6493]

"You'll be suprised how easy it becomes, once you decide to make a stand". - General George Patton (regarding courage)

[@randallshuck2976]

Although an assault up the road into Carentan was very brave the show skipped over that the Germans flooded all of the other access to town so they funneled the Allied assault into that "kill zone". The term "zeroed in" meant that they had trained the big guns on where the Americans would have gotten to and had 100% certainty of where the shells would land. Good reaction as usual.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you!

[@kennethvaughan8195]

Thank you for a wonderful reaction.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Yes, everyone knows Blithe survives, they had the wrong guy. One of the few mistakes Band of Brothers makes. Then went on to serve, with distinction in the Korean War. "The only hope you have is to accept the fact that you're already dead. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you'll be able to function as a soldier is supposed to function: without mercy, without compassion. One of the greatest quotes of all time. He will soon put his money where his mouth is for the entire company. Zeroed means pre-targeted, just like the beaches of Normandy...Currahee ♠

[@algieturas612]

Blythe actually survived & served in Korea.

[@TitoQuintana1]

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. Those men are what your Henry V was talking about, they did die well, their cause being just.

[@timneale5657]

Spears admitted to killing the prisoners but if you think about it, they're behind enemy lines. Where are they supposed to take prisoners too? Love your reaction 😃

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Yes, such a valid point. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@sammymartin7891]

They got it wrong at the end of this episode Albert flies did not die. He went to serve it during the Korean War and was still in the Army in 1968 when he died while serving in Germany.

[@Ih8liarsandusers]

She's been told this dozens of times. It takes literally 5 seconds to make a quick scan of the comments before commenting yourself. She has enough to do.

[@kaybevang536]

Ironic how once Blythe has the courage, he gets shot in the neck but when he was afraid he never got hit

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Gosh, so true! I never considered that till now.

[@debelmeis2311]

As others said Blythe doesn't die here

[@HemlockRidge]

Spiers didn't kill the prisoners. He shot them in the legs. No one needed to guard them. The Medics would treat them when they got the chance.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

True point, thank you for highlighting that to me.

[@davidjacobs3275]

Edelweiss, the mark of a true soldier. The edelweiss is often considered the mark of a true soldier because of its reputation for being a tough and resilient plant. The edelweiss grows in the Alps at high elevations, where it is exposed to harsh conditions like strong winds and drastic temperature changes.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

How wonderful to know. I loved learning that. Thank you for telling me about it. I always sing the song in my head reading its name 😊

[@manueldeabreu1980]

They didn't throw the grenade in because Lutz had a feeling. It was more showing relief they didn't accidentally kill the family. 'Zeroed' means they have already pre-sighted artillery so when they start firing they don't have to adjust immediately. The fire was already hitting the town.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you for highlighting that to me. I’m so enjoying learning more about war watching this incredible series.

[@slearl]

Interesting that Blithe is portrayed by Marc Warren. Seems like a southern drawl is the easiest American accent for the Brits.

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

You are correct. Some of the US Southern accents actually are easier. There are several accent videos here on KZbin that are great. Especially Wired Magazine's 3 part Accent Tour of America.

[@filmkid541]

True, unfortunately the same cannot be said about Americans playing Brits.

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

@filmkid541 It depends on the actor. Meryl Streep, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnny Depp, Sean Astin, and Robert Downy Jr. are all American actors who do great British accents. Also, there are US accents that some British actors can't do well. I remember a time travel episode of Dr Who from 2007, Deleks in Manhattan, where he goes back to prohibition era NY. The NY accents were TERRIBLE!!!!!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Seems that way! I find it easier to do southern. And more fun!

[@jaybee2530]

Albert Blithe actually did survive. The creators of the show made a mistake, and it wasn't until after the show aired that family of Albert Blithe reached out to the makers of the show to inform them of their mistake.

[@jkennedy1048]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Kate!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much! Wishing you & your loved ones a fabulous Christmas too. ☺️🎉🎄💫🌌🎁

[@jasonjaskey]

I come for the reaction, but stay for the pretty face and soothing British accent 💕

[@outsideriehl]

When you zero something you are adjusting your aim essentially. They are saying that the German artillery has them "zeroed" meaning they have figured out where they need to aim to hit Americans