BAND OF BROTHERS PART 6 & 7 | BRITISH GIRL FIRST TIME WATCHING | REACTION

Welcome to my reaction video where I watch episodes 6 "Bastogne" and 7 "The breaking point" of Band of Brothers, for first time!
Join me as I share my reactions, commentary, and review of this double immersion into Bastogne, Belgium, as freezing temperatures test Easy Company. Hanks & Spielberg continue filming a masterpiece.
My full length reaction to these episodes along are on my Patreon as well as early extended KZbin cuts, and the full length movie reactions. Please do enjoy! patreon.com/Mo...
Can’t wait for our next movie date! 🎬
Kate. X

[@MovieDateWithKate]

These two episodes were a severe shock showing the harsh and bitter conditions Easy Company faced when finding refuge during The Battle of the Bulge. Unable to light fires and forced to sleep in dug out holes like foxes, it’s a marvel our soldiers had enough strength to take the town of Foy. Would you have mirrored First Sergeant Lipton’s actions and raised the alarm about Lieutenant Dike’s incompetence?

[@fraserbain6102]

All things considered, I would never have made it that far. I severely doubt I'd have the courage to begin with!

[@JackCoombs-iy8vz]

Absolutely I would've brought up how bad he was, best reaction to this so far Kate, your hair looks amazing, did you get it cut?

[@krisfrederick5001]

You were brave to do these back to back I must say Kate

[@CHARLAAYYY]

Your my favorite reactor to this series so far. Nice to hear someone from another country's perspective. I just think it's cool. Keep it up 👏🤞

[@americandad8903]

@@MovieDateWithKate I worked in electrical construction most of my life. Absolutely will not hesitate to call out somebody’s incompetence, especially if it can get me killed. And I have on several occasions, called out people in my trade.

[@MorbidBanjo]

Renée Lemaire, "The Angel of Bastogne", was a nurse in a Brussels Hospitol. She came home to visit her family for christmas and found herself and others surrounded. She volunteered to help the 150 wounded soldiers in an aide station located in the back of a store (not a church). A few days later the bombing on christmas, she ran to the burning aide station and got a few wounded out. When she went back in to help some more and the building collapsed. She was a true hero that stood up during bad times to help others, endinh her 30 years alive on this planet.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you for your lovely comment. It is so good to learn more about her.

[@lansorbet5882]

How lucky we are as subscribers to have found you Kate. You exude warmth and sincerity. I get butterflies when I see your channel notification. 🙂

[@jkennedy1048]

Very well said. Kate's the best!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks for the lovely compliment! I’m so glad you’ve discovered me too! ❤️🍿🇬🇧

[@stotto68]

I always thought the look on Liptons face when he sees Spiers taking charge and leading was priceless. Relief and admiration in equal measure.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Nicely put.

[@davidyoung745]

This was my Dad’s war (and all but one of my uncles, he had to wait for Korea). He was in the 1st infantry division and fought his way across North Africa before going on to France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, and finally Germany. He spent 6 weeks in hospital in Rabat Morocco after being hit by German mortar fire in Algeria, and carried the shell fragments in his back and legs until the day he died at the age of 96. It’s insane to think of all these men went through and you never heard them complain after it was over. They always said that the heroes were the ones who never made it home, but I’ve always felt my Dad was a hero.

[@catherinelw9365]

I agree, your Dad was a hero!

[@InlandOne]

Even as a US military vet enlisting in the 1970s at 17 it is unimaginable to think of what these men endured & the lasting impact this trauma had not only on them but their families should they have been fortunate enough to make it home. Your insightful comments & respect for their heroic actions are great & makes BoB worth seeing again.

[@OcotilloTom]

I was wounded May 17th.1971 during my 2nd. combat tour in Vietnam. It happened to be exactly 108 years to the day that my GGGrandfather was wounded in the battle of Champions Hills during the American Civil War. He was a Confederate soldier (Louisiana) and was taken prisoner by Union soldiers from Illinois. He was treated for several months before being paroled. He returned to his unit...what was left of it. I was returned back to the states and spent 5 months in the Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Illinois before be returned to duty. Strange things do happen in wars. T. Boyte GySgt. U.S. Marine Corps , retired Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 Bronze Star, Purple Heart

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

Thank you for your Service 🫡

[@JackCoombs-iy8vz]

My dad was in the Marines as well Semper Fi to you sir.

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

Welcome home my brother. Nam 65/66 Cam Rhon / Na trang/phan rang

[@deeohgee4574]

Nam 68-69, HQCo 13th Sig Bn, wounded at Bearcat 3-13-68.

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

Welcome home my brother I'm glad you made it back . God bless you

[@crispy_338]

Two of my favorite episodes of television ever. It’s so great to experience these along with someone so empathetic 😊 thanks Kate. Stunning as always

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@opkearney]

Kate, at 10:44, the Roman Catholic Chaplain was giving the soldiers partaking in the combat patrol a general absolution. The Absolution involves the forgiveness of their sins prior to imminent engagement with the enemy because there is no time for individual confessions to occur. There is a special history of Catholic Chaplains performing general Absolution for soldiers during European conflicts going back before the medieval ages. One of the first times it was used for American soldiers was during the Civil War in Antietam with the Irish Brigade. There are a lot of references to Catholicism in the show for good reason. Many of the American soldiers in WW2 were Roman Catholic with Irish, French, Italian, Polish, and even German heritage if their ancestors were from Bavaria and Prussia. Great reactions!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks very much indeed for your note. That is very good to know. As far back before medieval times, wow, that’s some thought. Very impressive. Obviously sad that such a notion is necessary but I love that these priests were devout enough to be present in such horrific circumstances.

[@64MDW]

My Dad was a U.S. Army medic in Europe during the war. He never talked about it all. He came home with a severe stutter and a head full of bad memories he carried with him for the rest of his life. He was a good, brave man and I miss him every day.

[@catherinelw9365]

Hero.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Hero indeed! God bless your Dad in heaven.

[@tambourinesmusicmachine]

You are the first person I've seen to know what Rowe was doing at the start of the episode, seeing that he is already seeing the early stages of frostbite in his own hands, which is a grim portent of what's to come.

[@KPA78]

Your emotions, insight and empathy make watching your reactions an enriching experience viewing a series I've seen countless times. Keep it up, young lady!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks for saying so. I’m pleased you’re enjoying watching :)

[@aikighost]

Kate is a bit of an English Traiteur herself. ♥

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

Many of the actors in Easy Company are from the UK and Ireland, like Dick Winters, Doc Roe, Popeye Wynn, Sgt. Talbert, Lt. Welsh, Shifty Powers, Babe Heffron, Sgt. Martin and others. Some really flawless American accents--there was a great dialect coach.

[@debelmeis2311]

Both of these are my favorite episodes.. so much heart ❤ this is where the 101st made its name to this Day..

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction Kate like always, The character of the nurse, Renée, was inspired by the real life character Renée Lemaire, The American Troops called her the angel of Bastogne. Lemaire was from the Bastogne area, her parents owned a hardware store there, throughout much of the war, prior to this moment, she had been a nurse in Brussels, where she helped take care of the wounded. She just happened to be going home to see her parents in Bastogne for Christmas 1944, and little could she have realized that this battle would erupt in her front yard. He further states there's no evidence to suggest that she interacted with Doc Roe. Renée did lose her life during German bombing of Bastogne, but she was not in the Church basement, she was actually in a store basement that wasn't too far away. A building had caught fire, and she was taking part in an effort to evacuate men who had taken refuge in that building, an aid station in the basement of the Sarma Store. She was able to pull six men out of the fire and when she went back in to get a seventh, she lost her life. She was 30 years old. Her body was later delivered to her parents wrapped in a white parachute. Also the Congolese nurse, Auguste Chiwy, was also a real figure in Bastogne. She survived the war, and died in 2015. Episode 7 Reminding Shifty Powers to not miss is like reminding water to be wet. In reality, the distance to the sniper was a little less than twice what was shown. After the battle, Popeye Wynn and another E Co. soldier went looking for the sniper. They found him. Shifty had put the bullet right in the middle of the sniper’s forehead. Popeye said, “you know, it just doesn’t pay to be shooting at Shifty when he’s holding a rifle.” Fun fact: The actual Easy company foxholes can still be visited today in Bastogne. They still remain in those woods. You can also visit the exact building that Shifty Powers shot the sniper through (and see bullet holes on the building. around the window). I know it is kind of obvious, since these are all true stories, but it's amazing to think you can still visit these exact locations today. In case of emergency, break glass, release Speirs. Lol The story of Speirs shooting a drunk Sargeant was true. Dog Company on D-day was ordered to secure the town of Ste. Come du Mont. But they were ordered to hold position while their artillery hit the enemy position. One sargeant who was clearly intoxicated wanted to charge the enemy and disobey orders. Twice, Speirs ordered the man to stand down and report to the rear for being too intoxicated to perform his duty. On the third time, the Sargeant picked up his weapon and got ready to aim it at Speirs. Speirs shot the man in self defense. He reported the incident to his captain, Jerre Gross who after conducting an investigation, deemed it as an incident of justified self defense. Captain Gross was KIA one day later so that's why the incident kinda got set aside and forgotten about. Of course. Keep up the good work

[@TheRealChappie]

Was scrolling comments to see if anybody had given historical context yet. Did not disappoint. Spiers is a legend to this day.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so so much for your advanced knowledge on the subject!! 🥰💛

[@ArturttleistZuh]

Thank you so much for this genuine reaction🤎 ep 6 is definitely one of my fav episode and Shane Taylor did a really good job with the acting. Anyways I want to share a little info about doc. Roe Roe was helping anyone he could, no matter the situation. He ran out into the open during a German artillery strike. He ran out into the open without weapons and dragged a wounded man back. Roe was described as the most dependable, caring person in Easy Company. Malarkey even recommended him for a silver star but the citation was set aside and forgotten about. He was known for getting to anyone who needed help, even if they weren’t sure how he got there. Easy company said that... "its amazing how He was always there when we needed him"... Roe was also injured in his jump into Holland. He landed on barbed wire and cut open his leg. He received another purple heart for that...

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

I can confidently say that I have never had as many joyful tears reactions to the gifting of chocolate than I've had in the Band of Brothers series!! In episode 4 when Webster gives the kid chocolate, I break down every time!!😢😅 And then episode 6 when Renee gives Eugene the chocolate.... I break down crying again😂 I guess I'm getting really sentimental in my old age😮😮😅 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MovieDateWithKate]

I don’t blame you. It makes us appreciate every good thing we receive .

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

I have to say this again. You are PERFECT for this you seem you understand what is happening and what should be done. As a combat vet I have so much respect for you and I'm sure I am not the only one who feels this way about you. You are a very special person . May God bless you

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Such a dear comment to read. Thank you for saying so.

[@jeffsherk7056]

Episode 7 is what made Carwood Lipton and Ronald Speirs my favorites of the whole series. The little chat Spiers has with Lipton at the end of episode 7 chokes me up every time. In 2007, my wife and I got to see the Easy Company foxholes at the edge of the wood across the field from Foy. Spiers had to run much farther to catch up with the men pinned down than the depiction here shows. His amazing run is so courageous that it takes my breath away.

[@fester2306]

3:40 - He had nothing to give them. He's encircled with them. He told them to "give it to me straight." He respected them enough to do the same back.

[@kenfreeman8888]

Thank you for these lovely reactions to this series about these incredible, real people.

[@MrYoup11]

I remember reading an article about Garneare"s grandkids took him to hospital for something. The Doctor asked them how he got such extensive injuries, they told him "Episode 7"

[@mikechen8075]

You are becoming my favorite girl to watch on KZbin for the Movie Reactions. The way you show Compassion and Emotions are unmatched. Unique and Beautiful. Most of the Cast in the show are British. Major Winter was played by Damin Lewis, an British Actor. He showed up at audition drunken and Hang Over, he still got the parts as Dick Winters.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much!!

[@chaddnewman2699]

In episode 5, Bill Guarnere returns to Easy Company and is heard asking if anyone knows about a place called “LuLu’s.” It’s implied that this was a brothel and Guarnere picked up an STI, hence his complaint to Doc Roe at the beginning of episode 6.

[@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid]

Lots of people miss this.

[@Pavementasphalt]

@@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid I just caught that on this rewatch with Kate. Laughed hard. That has to be intentional by the script writers, probably with Gonorrhea's approval during the production. 😁

[@chaddnewman2699]

@ I’m not going to lie, I’ve watched this series at least a dozen times and only caught it within the last couple of years.

[@TheBuglemouthBass]

Wild Bill got his namesake haha. Somehow it kind of enhances his crusty ol' bastard charm.

[@Pavementasphalt]

At 33:39 when Easy is being filmed by the guy with the pipe, I'm going to say that's the Hanks/Speilberg nod to someone like George Stevens, the Hollywood director who worked with the War Department, gathering footage for use on the homefront. There's a great book called 'Five Came Back' that looks at Hollywoods contribution to the war effort.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Nice thought! Thanks for enlightening me.

[@TimRobinson-hc7mt]

First of all always love your reactions to this series I watched a few by myself and found that with all the blood and gore I get nerve shocks running through my legs it was real bad for me when I broke my heel and that pain never went away for almost a year. Doing better now makes it easier watching these episodes with you because you can feel the pains these men went through. It staggers me the loss of life in this war between 70 to 90 million in a 6 year period unreal. Also I was at the library and found a copy of Band of Brothers bought it for 50 cents will read it soon. Again I am glad I can share this with you I always say you are a special lady glad I found your channel love you always Tim

[@samtaholo]

37:00 38:05 42:00 49:47 51:09 All moments that made me appreciate that you're not just reacting to the spectacle of what's being shown on screen, but that you're genuinely emotionally invested in what's happening. Your sympathy and empathy with what these characters went through is so lovely to see.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you for your lovely comment!! I really do appreciate you saying that.

[@linkblevins3558]

What I really like about this series is how closely it stays to the facts. For instance, knowing that Toye and Guarnere had an ongoing bet as to who would get to the states first, and the fact that Toye actually asked "What does a guy gotta do to get killed around here?" and that Guarnere actually said, "Hey Joe, I told you I'd beat you back to the states!" Makes it all the more powerful.

[@shelbyxyz]

BEST edit of these episodes I've seen here on KZbin! You have captured the key moments of the Hell these guys went through. Stay strong through the rest of the episodes. Your reaction is genuine. God Bless Ya........

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@Lue_Jonin]

Oh oh , time for some tears in these two episodes . 😥 hang in there 👍 📹 You mentioned the little bits of humor the soldiers showed, in the two branches of military that I served in, I remember those humorous attitudes of my fellow soldiers . The humor was a coping technique used to endure hardships .... I've carried that coping skill with me my whole life. Finding something to remember and smile or laugh about each day , has helped me to continue surviving . It's nice that you picked up on the soldiers keeping their spirits up by joking with each other. 👍 ❤ 🇺🇸 📹 Outstanding reaction video

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you for saying so!!

[@sammymartin7891]

My Uncle Roy was in Easy Company and my Uncle Sam was just to their left in Able Company on the Bastogne perimeter.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

That’s incredible.

[@fast_richard]

"We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company" the documentary that is sometimes called the 11th episode has more about these men after the war. My favorite short segment shows Bill Guarnere visiting the woods outside Foy where he lost his leg, pointing out where the Artillery barrages of episode 7 occurred.

[@mikealvarez2322]

Kate, whenever you hear the men talk about the Germsn 88 they are talking about their famous anti-aircraft gun that also functioned as the greatest tank killer of WW2. It was also used as artillery. The 88 was also used on Tiger tanks and dome tank destroyers.

[@EdgardoGalvez-n4e]

To my favorite Brit reactor Kate as always, I will put you on the highest pedestal in honor of your continuous genuine sincere and heartfelt reactions to this Band of Brothers episode 6. We need more reactors just like you Kate !! And I don't say this lightly. Have a lovely sunny day there in England! By the way, may I compliment you on your new hair color and style. You look stunning and you have great taste! Take care, be safe dearest friend! Eddie from California U.S.A. 🙋‍♂️🤗

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks Eddie!!!! Your comment has made me smile loads! Thanks for cheering me on! And for complimenting my hair 💛 have a super weekend! 💙🇬🇧🌼

[@thetr00per30]

The nurse's name was Renée Lemaire, her body was sent home to her parents in a parachute she retrieved that morning and intended to use to make a wedding dress for herself.

[@leemacpeek2698]

On lieutenant Dike: Yes as a 1st sgt I would have carefully addressed the situation On the Real Lt. Dike He was an outsider and unliked probably because of that. He was a decorated soldier in his own right. The series portrayed him poorly. I think he was suffering from his own PTSD. I think he was at his own breaking point while in command of Easy company. Very great reaction; as usual.

[@sammymartin7891]

The story of the nurses in Bastogne is amazing. Fittingly there are monuments to them in Bastogne today. Well it's a very sweet story there's no record that doc Roe and the nurse Renee ever actually met.

[@alundavies1016]

Sometimes a little dramatic license goes a long way. It highlights a real heroine, and the toll on civilians and the role they played, and adds to the empathy you feel for Doc as well.

[@sammymartin7891]

@@alundavies1016 My intent was not to criticize the series but to clarify the historic reality. Doc Roe never claimed to have met Renée Lemaire although they were in the same place at the same time

[@alundavies1016]

@ sorry if you thought, I was being rude! Just adding a bit. All good though, sometimes it’s hard to get a smile across in the comments! 😀

[@RealRonSwanson]

Kate, your reactions are heartfelt and genuine. I'm glad I found your channel. ...and watch out for episode 9. I've never subscribed to a reaction channel but I think you've earned it.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

How lovely to read. Thank you!!!

[@jbacunn]

The scene between Spiers and Lipton at the end of episode 7 is my favorite in the whole series.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Nice!!

[@catherinelw9365]

More wonderful reactions from you, our dear Kate! The Battle of the Bulge (in Bastogne) was the crucible under which the 101st Airborne earned its place in WWII history. This was Hitler's last gasp attempt to push the Allies back to the sea, take over the key port of Antwerp and drive a wedge between US and British/Commonwealth forces. Facing huge logistics and fuel shortage problems, Hitler armed his tanks with 3 days' worth of fuel, hoping to capture Allied fuel depots, allowing the Third Reich to move quickly towards Antwerp. Fortunately, as the surprised American 9th Armored Division retreated, they took what fuel they could, and blew up the depots, depriving the SS Panzer Division of most of the coveted fuel. The Airborne spent a month at Bastogne, during one of the coldest winters in recorded European history. Churchill praised them, calling their defense of Bastogne 'undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the war'. (I would think he meant the European theater). Historian Sir Max Hastings called the 101st one of the "MVPs of the war", as their victory destroyed all chances of Hitler making a military comeback. BTW, your hair looks beautiful! Looking forward to the next reaction(s).

[@aweebunny]

Boomer here; In Hollywood, "Band Of Brothers' won the Academy Award for best miniseries. A member of WW2 Easy Company went up on stage and accepted the award. But the absolute best part was when the cameras showed the entire remaining Easy Company members who were shacked up in a ballroom across the street from the awards ceremony. These sweet old guys who were absolute 'bad asses' during the war. I cried like a baby. You can find it on YT.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Emmy not Oscar!

[@aweebunny]

@@genghisgalahad8465 omg I am sooo sorry Geghis

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@aweebunny oh wait, technically the Emmy is the Television Academy, and the Oscar is the Film Academy, so forth! So you're okay, sir!

[@MrYoup11]

I hope you watch the unofficial 11th episode, "We stand alone" a Band of Brothers documentary. It's from the DVD set, but the full episode can be found on KZbin.

[@strobex3298]

Wow, 2 of the hardest episodes combined. Its sometimes hard to remember most of the characters, were based upon real people. Thanks for the reaction.

[@gawainethefirst]

You have to love that 1st Sergeant Lipton. You can tell he’s got the… Right Stuff. He was there on the line…Hanging Tough.

[@mrch6200]

Excellent reaction, Kate! Possibly the most despairing episodes while still showing Easy's resilience. I also think it was a good idea to pair the two episodes. I've got to watch these as soon as they come out, I swear this wasn't on your channel yesterday! 🤠

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you!! They went nicely together :) didn’t they :) well, the episode was uploaded and then blocked for copyright so I appealed it and they allowed it back up :)

[@davesawdey9468]

Greetings from Ohio Kate. Love,Love,Love your channel. You are a stunning young lady. I have to admit though, I hurt so bad inside when you cry. I have p.t.s.d. and you and your channel eases it believe it or not. Keep making the great content,and don't ever stop letting your emotions show. Cheers!!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

I’m glad it brings you joy and comfort.

[@markdavidson9100]

Have a good weekend, once again, a superb show reaction facilitated by your warmth and presence.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you!! You too. Enjoy the weekend.

[@DewayneGore]

Kate, may I say that, as a human being, I love you and wish you were my daughter. You have such a sweet spirit about you, and so empathetic, that's why I enjoy watching your reaction videos so much. As a US Army Veteran myself, it does my heart good to see younger people taking time to learn about the sacrifices made by those who came before them.

[@catherinelw9365]

I feel the same! I feel so fond of her as if she were a daughter!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

That’s such a wonderful message to read, I’m really touched. It means a lot. Thank you.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you, Catherine. That is so lovely of you to say. I feel lucky and happy.

[@chuckcarles8288]

I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman (Medic) in Vietnam (3 Tours). I had 4months of basic medical training and two months of combat medical training when I was assigned to the Marines. The army medical training is similar. They don't just say you're a medic. There are not enough men that volunteer to be a medic. Tests are taken while you are in training. If your test shows an aptitude for medicine, then they ask you to volunteer or just send you to school to be a medic. If you are not good at it they send you back to infantry. Most medics that have been in combat can do the job as well as or better than some doctors or nurses. According to the Geneva Conventions medics are not to carry offensive weapons. I never carried a weapon. During times not in combat the medic is supposed give first aid lessons to his whole platoon frequently. So, anyone can take over basic first aid if the medic is killed. They can carry a pistol for their own protection and the protection of the one they are working on. Those two medics in the same fox hole should never be close to each other during combat (That’s one of the first things you learn). One of my tours in Vietnam I was on a ship on the Co Chien River in the Mekong Delta. Me and another corpsman were the only medical personnel on board. Being the only medical person onboard I did everything medical. If you were on a ship or with the Marines, you were called Doc. We were taught that during combat conditions we were to be on opposite ends of the ship. The 2 corpsmen we replaced were together during a fire fight and they both got killed. You never remember all the ones that you have treated but you never forget the ones you can’t save.

[@michaelradel2405]

You have been a great reactor/responder throughout this series, Kate, especially in these two episodes which are hard going. Very well done and thank you 👏🙏🤗 My Dad was a pilot in the Australian Airforce (RAAF) during World War 2 but in the Pacific theatre of operations. He was the second eldest of 6 brothers all of whom went to war, 2 in the army; 2 in the Navy; and 2 in the Airforce! All returned though 2 had suffered physical injuries. None of them talked much about their war experiences. I quickly learned as a young boy not to ask them too many questions about their war experiences though as I got older and they aged as well, they would let little snippets of their experiences come forth. I had great respect for all my uncles as well as my Dad! Thank you again for your great responding to this series. Cheers from this old Aussie bloke! 👏👏🤗🇦🇺🦘😘🌹🤠🐨🤩🫡

[@BobJ-i7u]

Another great review Kate! You are such a beautiful soul. A nice double review was great as i was having Kate withdrawl this week waiting on a release lol. You looked very glamorous as well... 😊

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks ever so much!

[@rickcrane9883]

Howdy Kate. Did you ever dream that you would get so attached to a group of American GIs? I’ve seen BoB several times and I don’t think I’ve appreciated it as much as when I watched it through your eyes. Lipton was a class act, both as a human being and as a soldier. Spiers - an absolute beast. Winters - a man you would follow without question. The Greatest Generation indeed. Cheers from Texas.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks ever so much for watching!! And no, I definitely didn’t ☺️😌 but so glad I’m a big fan of them now.

[@debelmeis2311]

Part of the light in that scene was from a spotting flare floating above on a parachute

[@kennethvaughan8195]

We have all heard that time heals everything but for those men obviously that’s not entirely true. In their 80’s, 90’s and just those memories crossing their minds brings them to tears. Obviously time hasn’t healed them . All they went through then all a sudden finding themselves sitting in the pews of the church with the choir singing. Can’t imagine how they were feeling ! I really enjoy your reactions ! Thanks for bringing us along with ya !

[@george217]

The outer shell of the old M1 helmet was made out of cast iron, (Hadfield steel)so it could be used for a lot of things. It was also VERY heavy [1.4 kg] It gave you a headache until you got accustomed to it.

[@bigdaddyeb56]

You are Awesome Kate !!! We All Love You

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Aww thanks for the love and cheer! I’m very appreciative!! 🌷

[@Deano4322]

I watched episode 6 last night and will be watching episode 7 tomorrow so if you don’t mind Kate I’ll watch part 6 of your review today and part 7 tomorrow , Renee Lemaire was killed on Christmas Eve after the building she was treating the soldiers in was bombed she managed to rescue 6 wounded men from the building but was killed attempting to rescue a 7th , what an incredible young woman , may she rest in peace , great review so far Kate I’ll watch the second half tomorrow. I’ve just watched episode 7 , holy moly what those guys went through and what they saw is something that would in some way affect you for the rest of their lives , great review Kate 👍

[@DestroyersGarage]

ahh yay video is back. having seen this series I waited to watch this review of two episode til i was in the mood to handle them. this battle is why the 101st is so respected. and what a masterpiece of a couple of episodes.

[@shadowknight3033]

I remember you asking in one of the previous episodes about if they gonna do an episode from the medic point of view and... Here you go! episode 6 did exactly that, your question has been answered by the series itself! I like your genuine reactions as usual. I'll make final more detailed conclusion for both ep 6 & 7 on your Patreon page, nice one Kate! :)

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Super thanks from me!! Ohh nicely remembered!! I did for sure. I loved learning about Eugene. What a soldier and medic.

[@iambecomepaul]

I’ve already gone on this movie date with you, Kate. So I guess we’ll just have to call it our second. 😊 Thanks for everything you do for us! ❤

[@MovieDateWithKate]

🥰♥️ I’m quite content with that!

[@benschwader4537]

Thank you for your date🙂

[@Ranadicus]

"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..." - Ronald Speirs, episode 3. Also I don't know if you remember from episode 2, but Joe Toye was the one who survived having two grenades go off next to him while assaulting the guns at Brecourt. Added context for when he says "what does a guy have to do to get killed around here" after surviving two mortar shells in this episode. The weather clearing up was both a blessing and a curse as it allowed the allies to airdrop supplies, but also allowed the Luftwaffe to bomb the town.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks for your notes! That’s great to know because I miss these little things about the soldiers which adds so much to the overall journey of them in the war. :)

[@Collin-to1oe]

Double episode! Awesome. Enjoying your reactions Kate

[@christophercurtis-71]

Thank God for Doc Roe and Lipton. And for Speirs for his actions in the assault on Foy. I loved the part in the church. The singing made that scene so beautiful.

[@OSRgrumbler]

Hi Kate. Love the two hour format. Eugene G. Roe was a hero among heroes. The Belgian nurses were based on real people: Augusta Chiwy and Renée Lemaire. 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you!! So nice to learn the nurses were real as well 🥰

[@filmkid541]

All deaths in war are tragic, you feel for the men who were lost and their families back home when they get the horrible news. But in Band of Brothers - at least for me - the most emotionally wrenching death was when the nurse Renee was killed in the air raid. A gentle soul trying to help men with blood soaked wounds even though she told Eugene that she "would rather work in a butcher shop," When he found her kerchief in the rubble it was heart breaking. You were right, she would rather have had the kerchief torn into bandages than kept as a keepsake. You did a very nice job on two very difficult episodes.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much for watching! 😌

[@Rottooth]

Dike was already a decorated combat officer prior to be assigned to Easy company. It was likely he was already suffering from PTSD by the time he lead Easy company. Since PTSD wasn't understood at the time, any signs of it was not recognized, and he should never have been given command. Also not shown, during the attack on Foy, he was actually shot in the shoulder, which lead to panic. The show does him dirty by just having him break down out of the blue.

[@debelmeis2311]

Kate watching your heart break and soar in the space of seconds is intense..

[@MovieDateWithKate]

So nicely put!! lol it’s a wild ride with me!

[@debelmeis2311]

@MovieDateWithKate yes it's emotional and fun. Your honesty in how you react is lovely.. i feel like I'm seeing the series for the first Time again through your eyes

[@debelmeis2311]

@MovieDateWithKate it is and it's a fun trip.. this series is so inspiring I typically watch it once s year starting right before d day.. I'll watch it through then start over again at bastogne in December..

[@debelmeis2311]

@MovieDateWithKate thank you for letting me come along on this journey with you, it's been said as I ready but watch thr documentary stuff with the original men and if you like the behind the scenes to see the love poured into this project by all involved

[@michaelstach5744]

The song the choir sings in episode 7 isn’t a hymn. It is a love song dating back to 1794. “Plaisir d’Amour” is a love song. A rough translation of the first lines might be “the pleasure of love only lasts a moment, the pain of love lasts the whole life long.” In the 1960s the song got a make over. A key change, a new bridge, some dinking around to accomodate English lyrics and it became “Falling in Love with You,” one of the most loved songs by Elvis. The men fading away in the chapel stands with Malarkey visiting the laundry as one of the perfect scenes in the series.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

How beautiful to learn. That’s one of my favourite songs. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with me.

[@barryhickman6911]

You have become one of my personal favorite reactors. You can hear the heart felt concern/sorrow in your lovely voice. To use a English term, you are all right love. Looking forward to your next reaction. you are the BEST! When you finish this wonderful series, "The Pacific", made by the same people as those who made "Band of Brothers", should be next but I asl that at sometime in the near future you react to the movie "Taking Chance"! A VERY MOVING movie! No blood and guts but it is based on a true story!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much!!!! Love the term you used!

[@duanetelesha]

These two episodes are the most dramatic and emotional, love the French nurse, and at the end of seven, Lt. Spiers "is a bad ass". Everyone in the military wears size 9W me too.There is another episode that will be more emotional. And you finalize the episode with a marvelous commentary.❤

[@alundavies1016]

Belgian nurse! Be careful, the Belgians are a very proud people!

[@Farbar1955]

When the supply drops happened during this time it was good for the American soldiers. They contained food, ammunition, medical supplies...what they didn't contain: Winter clothing! Amazing that the one thing the soldiers really wanted wasn't provided until the Battle of the Bulge was almost over.

[@randallshuck2976]

To find out why the air drops were not working and how several very special GIs fixed it watch The Fat Electricians podcast of "Americas Airborne Anti-Hero, Jake "McNasty" McNeice. The Bastogne story was told to me when I was 8 by a neighbor who was there and later by a scout master who lost his tank outside Foy and ended up a German POW. Renee was a real nurse who existed and died in Bastogne, but it is unclear if Eugene knew her personally. Nice touch though. Good reaction as always.

[@tbruce8187]

I agree. Definitely worth watching.

[@georgecooksey8216]

Excellent review and commentary. Thanks Kate!

[@MovieDateWithKate]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@theezeelife292]

Episode 7 is my favorite episode of this series. Please, I beg you, let episode 9 be It's own video. When you see it, you'll see why I ask you for it.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks so much for telling me this! Thoughtful of you :)

[@EastPeakSlim]

As a Vietnam era man, all props to those who did tours of duty in that war. I was a long-haired, Commie, hippie freak doing all I could to pressure the Johnson and Nixon administration to get the hell out of Southeast Asia. Some of my friends served. Several returned changed, some of them for the rest of their lives. One never came back. I wish peace to all my brothers and sisters.

[@NickySkinz]

Aw the hair looks great Kate! Hope you watch the 11th episode as well, BoB is my all time favorite mini series and I feel that episode gets overlooked by a lot of people. Great ending to a beautiful story.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks ever so much! Thanks for the compliment too.

[@johnwriter8234]

HI from PHILLIPINES!! In Episode 7, the two men blown-up in foxhole, the actor of "Muck" is my nephew, "Dicky" Speight

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much for the gift! That really is very generous of you!! What a fantastic bit of trivia about your nephew!! 🎖️🎥 you must be so proud of him. Episode 7 was ace! Thanks again for the super thanks 🥰🥰🥰

[@johnwriter8234]

You are a great reactor, pleae watch THE PACIFIC, my uncle was a medic ( corpsman) with US Marines)

[@MikeWood]

You mentioned the Storm Troopers when Spears was running between the Germans in Foy. I realized at that moment that the radio I had on in the room was playing the Star Wars Imperial March by John Williams. :) These two episodes are some great ones. And very hard to watch knowing they went through this.

[@tysonbeck5886]

The term "stormtrooper" comes from the German word Sturmtruppen, which was used to describe soldiers in World War I. The term was also used to describe soldiers in Nazi Germany during World War II.

[@MikeWood]

@tysonbeck5886 pretty sure she was referring to the snow camo of the Germans and the white uniforms of Empire soldiers. When SW first came out in 1977, it was pretty obvious why they were named that and why the officers wore German inspired uniforms. It was only 32 years after WWII. A lot of people made those connections at the time.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

That’s awesome!!!! I had no idea :D

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Love when the universe flows like that!!

[@jakesanchez7235]

The funny thing about the Nixon “not another Yale guy” is because he was a Yale guy himself, his family & dikes family were friends back in the states.

[@kimai1641]

if you couldn't tell, the german machine gun fired rapidly while the american/english fired at a slower rate. it's not for effect but was factually true. The germans had better firearms. btw, I massively enjoy your reactions as they are heart felt and almost help with the immersive quality of the programme

[@dacotafett510]

This is a popularised myth, both sides had superior weapons in their own right i.e the M1 garand and Thompson (usa) was superior to the Kar98k and mp40 (Germany) but the Germans had better machine guns mg34 and mg42 due to their fire rate they created a cone of bullets making a great suppressing weapon. Its also a myth that Americans would use German weapons and drop their American weapons, this makes no sense as they wouldn't be able to resupply the ammo required to run german weaponry and also you would get shot by your allies as your gun would sound like the enemy.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

The average German soldier was armed with a bolt action rifle using a 19th Century design, while the Americans were mostly armed with semi-auto M1 Garand rifles. The Luger pistol was very prone to jamming and misfires when any dirt got into the action, while US troops were using a Colt Automatic pistol which was both harder-hitting and much more serviceable. Yes, the M42 German machine gun was very fast and a very advanced design, US troops had the hardy, battle tested .50 caliber Browning, a design which is still in use on modern battlefields like Ukraine. I'd say in general that US troops were better armed.

[@kimai1641]

This is Kate's reaction channel, did you like it or not? Firing rates of weapons are well known and documented. When you get to the documentary of the show, you'll hear the American vets speak about how easily they could tell whose artillery was flying over head or where it was coming from. America was always going to win the war with superior numbers of troops, better natural resources, and a propaganda machine that was more effective. It's still true, the USA has a stated budget and then they have black projects that are in the trillions of dollars. Nothing makes more money than war. America's economy is essentially built upon the military industrial complex. Kate, I appreciate what you do truly. Keep up the bang up job!

[@ricardospaniard9050]

​@@johannesvalterdivizzini1523to be fair though, a variant of the MG42 is also still in common use with several NATO aligned armed forces. Although it's rate of fire has been toned down substantialy, and like it's former enemy turned ally (Browning 1919), it is also updated to chamber the 7.62 NATO cartridge and feed from the M13 disintegrating link belt. The MG42 is also the father of both the US M60 and the Belgian M240 and 249 machine guns. I'd say overall, the MG42 had a much bigger impact than the Browning simply because more future designs were based on it.

[@debelmeis2311]

Eugene has been looking out for the company for a long time. The first Time I recall seeing him is when winter's replacement (moose) is shot by his ien sentry, when winter's bloody handprint is on the ambulance window

[@Cornix94]

Great reaction, thank you for the double episode! To answer one of your questions, no one seriously believed we were going to lose the war at this point. This German offensive (Operation Wacht am Rhein) was an act of deep desperation that went against any realistic military logic, which is one of the reasons it achieved such surprise. Even considering the unpreparedness of the Allied defenders, the objectives of this offensive were so ambitious that logistics alone rendered them nearly impossible to achieve. If Wacht am Rhein somehow succeeded, it would have resulted in a serious loss of manpower and momentum for the Western Allies. However, the Germans were in such poor straits that the military situation in the West would have remained unfavorable to them. Hitler believed that dealing a sufficiently sudden and heavy blow to the Western Allies would destroy their will to continue the war, despite their lingering military advantage. This would supposedly allow him to sign a separate peace with them, and redeploy his forces from the western front to help stop the impending Soviet invasion of Germany. Every part of this scenario was straight-up delusional: the Western Allies would have had numerous and overwhelming incentives to stay in the war; the tempo and resource expenditure of Wacht am Rhein would have left the forces involved exhausted and unfit for further deployment; and the Soviet advantage in the east was so crushing that the reinforcements would have made little difference in any case. The actual result probably would have been a fighting stalemate on the western German border, leaving the Soviets to occupy all of Germany rather than just half of it. But again, even this level of "success" is far more than any sane German could have anticipated. The only thing truly at hazard in this ridiculous operation were the lives of too many soldiers.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

That’s really epic to learn! Thank you so much for helping me learn more about this chapter in our history. 🙌🏻

[@debelmeis2311]

The shovels had to be compact enough to be carried on their bodies

[@marcoburg8500]

The amazing thing about these two episodes is that they were filmed on a huge soundstage, where it was rather hot, not cold at all. Great acting to make it feel very cold though.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Ohh that’s really incredible to know! Thanks for sharing. Yeah, insane acting!

[@krisfrederick5001]

Episode 6: Imagine being the only one trying to save lives in this Hell, while literally everyone around you is trying to kill. That's a different kind of loneliness. I dated a nurse, it takes a special kind of soul to do this, let alone in a War zone. Doc's friend Renée Lemaire was a real person, "The Angel of Bastogne." Leave it up to Winter's to be shaving in this weather. "There's a lot of sh*t heading this way" That goes without saying...

[@americandad8903]

I think it was episode three you asked if there would be a episode from the view of a medic. I wanted to say yes absolutely. So here you go. When Hubble shot himself and bled out that was awful. Seven is probably one of my favorite but hardest to watch. I worked out at Fort Knox near where I live something. The cinema cannot duplicate is the concussion that comes off of artillery. I was out there once working and they shot 105 mm artillery piece with no warning scared the crap out of everybody in the parking lot and shook our cars. On a completely unrelated note looks like you got highlights in your hair, they look great. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you so much 💓☺️

[@mikealvarez2322]

Hello, Kate. I have no interesting stories for these episodes but I will have some facinsting ones for the last 2. If you want to take a break from WW2 while still watching a WW2 movie please consider putting KELLY'S HEROES up for a vote. The movie stars a young Clint Eastwood. There is actually a truthful element to it.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks Mike! I’ll look into that movie for sure.

[@mikealvarez2322]

I've had several debates regarding the Luger pistol accidently going off in a soldiers pocket severing his femoral artery. The German Luger was no less safe than most other pistols of that era. I have fired 3 different Lugers, one had a grip safety, and all 3 worked as they should. Holsters are made to carry handguns in. If he had to carry it in his pocket then the chamber should have been empty. Those that say Lugers were not safe just don't know what they are talking about. If the Luger malfunctioned then so do modern day Glocks. Recently on a KZbin show, One on One with Mike D, rapper 2 Low nearly shot himself in the leg when the Glock he was carrying in his pants pocket accidentally went off. Carelessness with anything dangerous will likely kill someone. It doesn't matter if it's a firearm, electricity, or an automobile mishandle it and you or someone else will die. I taught firearm and hunter safety for years. One of the first things I taught my students was NEVER TRUST A SAFETY. One of my sister's police officer friends accidentally killed himself while cleaning his service pistol My oldest boy attended the funeral of a friend who accidentally shot himself while trying to keep a loaded shot that had been leaning against a wall in his house from falling. The shotgun was loaded, had a round chambered, and the safety was on. Fortunately, accidental deaths from firearms are way....way down. Insurance companies don't even consider hunting a high risk sport. Boating, on the other hand is far more deadly than hunting.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

That’s so sad such an accident as that happened :( thank you for sharing your wisdom and message on this issue.

[@HemlockRidge]

Not shovels, "Entrenching Tools". You can adjust the blade from having it all the way backward for ease of carrying on your backpack, to 90 degrees to use as a pick, to full forward to use as a shovel. Of course, if the ground is frozen, it's a b*tch.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

That’s some pretty nifty design

[@harryshriver6223]

Kate one thing you and everybody else will never get or understand is the smell, you can experience everything but what it smells like. Once you have you never forget it, enough said.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Gosh, that’s so upsetting to think about really. Smells are awful at evoking horrid things. The strongest trigger.

[@harryshriver6223]

@MovieDateWithKate I have no choice, I live with it every day, enough said.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Episode 7: Well unfortunately this, is not just a clever name. And many of these men will never be the same. Hoobler should have never found his damn Luger. When Winters tries to go in against orders its heart wrenching and endearing simultaneously. Then when he sends Speirs in instantly...One of my favorite moments of the series. Him relieving Dike of command, is stunning every single time, he more than put his money where his mouth is with what he said to Blythe. Then when Buck's helmet hits the ground, it's as Earth shattering as the German artillery...Currahee ♠

[@debelmeis2311]

You're so perceptive Kate you nailed that about lip being the leader

[@YourGodStalin]

Dyke was actually an accomplished soldier and leader, he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, he had some...issues which is why he seemed out of it all of the time, after his last command before he was put in Easy and unfortunately for both him and Easy, the timing was just bad, Easy needed someone clear headed and steady, some people say he was wounded before stalling the attack on Foy, but I don't personally know if that holds any truth to it, but it's pretty likely. The Luger was also known to be very sensitive when not carried properly, there were actually a good number of incidents like with Hoobler having the Luger go off when bouncing around in a pocket or bag without a holster protecting it.

[@joeconcepts5552]

So hard to see those tough old guys get emotional. To not get over these things like 60 years later.

[@EdgardoGalvez-n4e]

Dearest friend Kate, you are most welcome! I did love and still do your choice of hairstyle and color! You have a great weekend yourself. Take care and be safe.💛🙋‍♂️🤗

[@EdgardoGalvez-n4e]

Dearest friend Kate, have a very beautiful day! Looking forward to your reactions on BandOfBrothers episodes 8 thru 10. Take care, be safe! 💛🙋‍♂️🤗

[@niftymagic]

A fantastic series about WW1 military nurses are The Crimson Field (British) or Anzac Girls (Australia/New Zealand). They both honor the sacrifice of women during war.Both true stories. I was one of the first dozen subscribers to your channel, nice to see you’re doing well now.

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thanks for supporting me from the very beginning!! That means the world to me!! The Crimson Fields I would love to watch.

[@niftymagic]

You’re a joy to watch a movie with, both series are great but going for the British one is understandable.

[@buddystewart2020]

Spiers shooting the Sergeant: The controversy is recalled by Art DiMarzio, who witnessed it, and is also referenced in the book “Beyond Band of Brothers”. This tale involves the shooting dead of a platoon sergeant. PFC DiMarzio was an eyewitness to the event in which he says a sergeant disobeyed a direct order while in a combat situation - thereby risking the lives of the other soldiers in the company. According to DiMarzio, Speirs - commanding 2nd platoon, Dog Company - was given orders to halt their attack on Ste. Come-du-Mont and hold position while regimental headquarters coordinated a rolling barrage shelling fifteen targets in the vicinity of Ste. Come-du-Mont. DiMarzio, who was lying in a prone position next to the sergeant, says he remembers the sergeant being drunk. As the order to hold position was given and relayed down the line the sergeant refused to obey, wanting to rush forward and engage the Germans. Once again, Speirs gave him the order to hold his position. Speirs told the man that he was too drunk to perform his duties and that he should remove himself to the rear. The sergeant refused and began to reach for his rifle. Speirs again warned the sergeant - who now levelled his rifle at Speirs. Art DiMarzio says he then saw Speirs shoot the sergeant in self- defense. Many years later, Speirs himself would write, “the sergeant, by the way, was a replacement. The platoon saw it happen without batting an eye.” Lieutenant Speirs immediately reported the incident to his commanding officer, Captain Jerre S Gross. Eyewitness DiMarzio says that Captain Gross went to the scene of the shooting and after receiving all the information, deemed it justifiable self-defense. Captain Gross was killed in battle the next day, and the incident was never pursued. Spiers shooting German prisoners: Ronald Speirs was said to have shot German Prisoners of War on D Day, after the initial landings. An interview with Private Art DiMarzio, published on KZbin in 2012, describes how he, Speirs and a sergeant from his Dog Company platoon became lost and disorientated as a result of being landed away from their intended drop zone - before encountering three German soldiers. With no means of managing the prisoners and needing to reach their military objective, Speirs gave the order to shoot them. According to fellow Dog Company member, Art DiMarzio, each man shot a prisoner. A few hours later four more German soldiers were encountered and this time Speirs shot all of them himself. Many paratroopers in the early morning hours of 6th June were also alleged to have shot German prisoners of war. Herman Oyler - a member of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne - recollects in the book “D-Day battle for Normandy” by Anthony Beevor that a sergeant in the 101st, having been prevented from killing one group of prisoners, turned to his men and said, ‘Let’s go and find some Krauts to kill!. In some cases paratroopers shot prisoners captured by others. In the Eisenhower Centre Archive of The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, there are accounts of troopers receiving speeches from their commanders designed to induce incitement and strengthen morale, prior to leaving England. Parker A Alford of the 26th Field Artillery, 9th Infantry Division, who was attached to the 501st PIR says, ‘There was a great feeling in the air; the excitement of battle’ One commander, Colonel ‘Jump’ Johnson of 501st PIR gathered his men around him and gave a short speech to arouse their fighting spirit. After which, he bent down and pulled a large commando knife from his boot and brandishing it above his head he said, ‘before I see the dawn of another day, I want to stick this knife into the heart of the meanest, dirtiest, filthiest Nazi in all of Europe. This reportedly elicited the required reaction from the assembled paratroopers. General Maxwell Taylor, commander of the 101st Airborne instructed his paratroopers to ‘take no prisoners’ during the Normandy Invasion. One paratrooper - Don Malarkey, E Company, 506th PIR - said General Taylor told them that ‘if you were to take prisoners, they’d handicap our ability to perform our mission. We were going to have to dispose of prisoners as best we saw fit’. One 82nd Airborne trooper remembers being told ‘Take no prisoners because they will slow you down’. Historian Peter Lieb has found that many US units were ordered to not take enemy prisoners during the D-Day landings in Normandy. Paratroopers boarded their planes - riled by their commanders with fighting talk and directives of ‘take no prisoners’ fresh in their minds - and began their journey to the Carentan peninsula. The journey started uneventfully but quickly turned nightmarish. The National Archives in Maryland records that the landings in Normandy were confused and disordered - initially due to pilots encountering an unexpected low cloud bank which panicked them. This caused them to break formation but aircraft targeted by ack-ack fire and tracers meant the pilots were forced to make sudden violent maneuvers. Paratroopers who were standing were forcefully thrown back and struggled to regain their balance. Tracer bullets made popping noises as they pierced the skin of the aircraft creating holes in the fuselage. These actions resulted in many paratroopers missing their drop zones. Sergeant Gordon Carson, a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne recalls that most paratroopers just wanted to jump out of the plane as quickly as possible. As the paratroopers landed, some less fortunate found themselves caught in trees but as they struggled to free themselves, they were swiftly shot by the Germans. Hitter had issued a standing order - Kommandobefehl - which demanded that all special forces, such as paratroopers, be shot. As more paratroopers landed and began to make contact with other troopers, stories of dead American paratroopers whose bodies had been grossly mutilated by Germans soldiers spread. Coming upon such a scene, one 101st Captain - William Oatman - turned to his soldiers and said ‘don’t you guys dare take any prisoners! Shoot the bastards! These actions were at odds to the Third Geneva Convention which, in 1929, decreed that Prisoners of War were due special protection. The United States of America was one of forty-four countries which signed this document - which also included Germany. Provisions in treaties and other international agreements are given effect as law in domestic courts of the United States. An article published in the Boston Globe dated 7th February, 1946 states Lt Ronald Speirs was “awarded the Bronze Star for singlehandedly killing 13 Nazis after parachuting into Normandy on D-Day.”

[@Squeesher]

Oooo, Joining two of the best episodes. Lovely as always Kate. Hope you're having a great start to your 2025. 😘

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Thank you very much!!! Likewise for you too! I hope it’s been smooth sailing so far. 😃

[@rf3899]

Another wonderful reaction. Plus, we got a beautiful lady referencing Star Wars!!! ❤❤❤

[@MovieDateWithKate]

Hahaha it was my first thought seeing them in their uniforms (I thought they were always in grey or green but then I suppose it was pet of their camouflage). I surprised myself thinking of star wars 😂

[@ghengriff3600]

Doc Roe was engaged and to be married to an English lady on June 6th 1944 but that was canceled; D Day. The two did marry once the war was over. His wife told their two daughters that the man she was married to was not the same man she had become engaged to. War Is Hell.