FIRST TIME WATCHING We Stand Alone Together: The Men Of Easy Company

[@brianbelle-vc7ow]

Mad respect to how much admiration these two young men have shown to the men of easy company and all who served over there. You guys are a class act!

[@immortaltyger1569]

I hate to be a broken record - but these two guys have been the most perceptive out of all of those who I've seen review the Band of Brothers series.

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you & that! We set out to show as much respect & honor as we could for their service & sacrifice. Happy we could convey that💙

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you, this means a lot to us💙

[@bronzewand]

Well said

[@Schatjesdief]

Hey guys, I'm Dutch and every year on the 4th of May we have Remembrance Day, to remember every armed forces and civilians who died since the beginning of WW2, on the 5th of May we have Liberation Day, to celebrate our freedom. Every year and every generation, we still thanking and remembering our liberators! And yes please watch The Pacific next :-D

[@user-xw2ml8ky9o]

I would love to attend and see that!

[@immortaltyger1569]

Thanks for keeping those memories alive!

[@DaKidsReact]

That’s amazing!

[@taylordunn5608]

Thank you!! I’m happy to know people are still remembering these men

[@phillydelphia8760]

I'm hoping to get to your country for September 17th for remembrance. My grandfather was part of the British Airbourne, recce squadron.

[@catherinelw9365]

Winters accepted the surrender of dozens of officers. He accepted the pistol from a major. He let a colonel keep his, which we saw in the series.

[@arkadyfolkner]

In Philadelphia there is a park called Heffron Playground at 2nd n Reed Streets in Pennsport neighborhood. There is a bronze statue of Babe Heffron there as a memorial. In that bronze statue is a bronze heart containing the ashes of Babe and his wife. Years later a bronze statue of Wild Bill Guarnere joined that of Babe. Brothers in battle and best friends reunited in bronze, captured in time.

[@DaKidsReact]

What an amazing showcase of support for them🙏🏾

[@Beluga_Too]

I assumed this was joke... then I googled. right on, that's fucking awesome. southphillyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_0167-696x503.jpg

[@taylordunn5608]

Bro no way yall actually watched this. Never seen a reaction channel do this kind of follow up to a series. Damn good content bros! Thank you!

[@DaKidsReact]

It was only right we watched the documentary. It gives the show a different perspective & to hear their stories, from their perspective & give them the spotlight they deserve was THE LEAST we could do! Much love💙

[@vinniemoran7362]

Love how you caught on to Patrick O'Keefe. :)) Not many do. That's why it's been such a pleasure for longtime BoB addicts like me to watch this with you. Your reactions are keenly observant, genuine.. and fresh! 👍👍👍

[@DaKidsReact]

That man O’Keefe! Everyone deserves that spotlight, no matter how big or small their role was! We appreciate you & this message! We are truly happy you enjoyed our reaction & could feel how genuine we are! Much love💙

[@shoehead65]

Sadly, all the Easy Company men have passed on. The last man from Easy was PFC Bradford Freeman in July 2022. The last man portrayed in the series to pass was 1LT Edward Shames in December 2021. #RIP to all of these heroes! Currahee! 🇺🇸

[@DaKidsReact]

Gone but never forgotten🙏🏾

[@mark-be9mq]

​@@DaKidsReact Amen. That's what this is all about.

[@krisfrederick5001]

The greatest reveal in history. You also need to see Ron Livingston's (Nixon's) Bootcamp documentary preparing for the movie and becoming these characters. Sadly these heroes are all gone now. They will never be forgotten... I'm so glad they and their families gathered for years later. But the men who portrayed them now have reunions of their own, that says something. Currahee! ♠

[@hubbabubba8083]

I stumbled upon that super recently and it was fantastic listening to all these guys laughing and goin through the boot camp

[@johnhippely2125]

There are also videos of the actors and surviving family members that were organized by the WW2 museum in Louisiana. They can also be found on KZbin.. As can the BoB podcasts... one for each episode.. including this one.

[@ChuckJansenII]

There is a Dick Winters display of his den in the Hershey History Center. A visit to the Gettysburg Museum of History might be interesting for you guys. It has a lot of artifacts from the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863). They also have a lot of memorabilia from Dick Winters since he lived a stone's throw away. You might even want to watch and react to the movie Gettysburg if you haven't see it. Better in two parts. This would make the trip even better. You could do a very nice set of travel blogs videos for your channel. This would cover the museum and then the Gettysburg National Military Park. This documentary realize a great exclamation point for the series. Babe Heffron singing Bridget O'Flynn is a definite treat. Babe was also know for being able to cut a rug and doing the Jitterbug. Thanks for reacting for this series.

[@DaKidsReact]

We are planning on visiting the Museum at some point this year & vlogging it so everyone who can’t make it, can experience it w/ us. We appreciate you sticking w/ us during this experience💙

[@elizabethcanright9763]

I watched this series about 12 years ago and 2 years later I seen one of the gentleman in Wal-Mart in Azle, Texas. I went up to him in his wheelchair and I knelt down and looked in his eyes, I broke down and started crying. I told him that I was so sorry for the things he had seen and went through and that I was grateful for what they all done for Us. I know I will never forget what these men went through. I bought this series for my husband and we watched it all the time. RIP to the men of Easy Company.

[@DirtSpud]

You guys should check out a video called "The First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded". Its drone footage from a CIA drone capturing a man fighting dozens of enemies to protect his teammates. You can watch the whole thing unfold and John Chapman, the man who did it, could arguably be awarded TWO Medals of Honor for his actions. Its crazy to watch.

[@FrenchieQc]

Forrest Guth is a very interesting character, he was written to be in the show, but sadly he was nixed at the last moment, because the producers were worried that his name was too close to "Forrest Gump". He was known for having a LOT of extra pockets sewn onto his coats, enjoying carrying a bunch of things (his character for the show was fully created and his uniform with pockets manufactured, even), and he was an extraordinaire gunsmith, able to turn the standard-issue Garands into full auto, and they were extremely prized by the men, calling them the "Guth Specials". Along with Talbert and Gordon, he came across Meehan's wreck after landing. In Hagenau, he was one of those selected to go across the river and grab some prisoners, because he spoke German, but in the show, his place is filled by Webster instead.

[@tobaobokoomi1693]

My Dad spent 4 years in vietnam...he got a one year "hardship tour" in hawaii where he just had to make formation once a week...he never really told us what he did over there...he was field artillery, both towed and mechanized howitzers...countless medals including several bronze stars and two purple hearts...after he passed, mom wouldn't let me see his service record...she said there wasn't much to look at in it and to not worry about it...after my mom passed I was finally able to open dads records and see what he really did...everything but his awards FOB locations was blacked out and redacted...

[@Captally]

My Uncle lies in his grave in the Netherlands, shot down and killed when I was 3 months old. I've been to visit a number of times and often wonder if they would be proud of the way some people utilise the freedoms those men fought for today.

[@DaKidsReact]

WE THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE & SACRIFICE! Never forgotten!

[@rdvangogh]

I was lucky enough to grow up next door to a WWII vet in Nova Scotia. He let me pick shrapnel out of his back that worked its way out after so many years because ptsd didn’t let him go to the doctor after the field hospital.

[@linkblevins3558]

I am so glad you added this one! I’ve been looking forward to watching this one to conclude this epic series.

[@DaKidsReact]

It was only right that we did!

[@TobyBaker-hz3rw]

More than one officer offered up his pistol. That was just one of the cases.

[@VorchaKali]

After this y'all have to watch THE PACIFIC then MASTERS OF THE AIR. Both complete the trilogy for this WWII series.

[@mangus1610]

Thanks for bringing back the epic documentary of a small part of what happened in WWII. I retired from the Army a few years back after 30 years and I'm finally going to hike up Currahee in N Georgia in a few months and next year plan to go to Normandy. Keep up the good work.

[@DaKidsReact]

It was only right we ended the series w/ this! WE THANK YOU for your service! PLEASE come back, make a new comment & let us know how it was! Much love💙

[@Scapegoat613]

Check out Ron Livingston's (Nixon) behind the scenes bootcamp footage! He filmed and documented their actors boot camp where everyone did 1940s style training for the show!

[@mark-be9mq]

Fantastic. Thank you guys. That these men & their actions touch us now 80 yrs later, with all of them gone, is important and beautiful. God bless you.

[@johnhippely2125]

The production/film crew went around the country filming these guys before the series aired.. Some refused to talk to HBO/Hanks/Spielberg until after Major Winters told them it was OK. That Winters thought they were going to tell their story the right way... I've seen an interview from one of the assistant producers who actually visited these guys in their homes that said they tried to get as many living vets as they could... Some died before they could record their interviews. Some died before the series aired.. None of them liked to talk about themselves, but they loved to talk about their buddies or other members of Easy. The meusem near you in PA is the Gettysburg meusem of history. They also have several affiliated KZbin channels. Gettysburg is near Hershey (where Winters lived). I haven't been there myself, but being from NE Ohio, I've been to Gettysburg several times, but not since the meusem has been open. I keep telling myself I need to make the trip...

[@frankz5103]

I’m so glad I found your channel. Great review of Band of Brothers!!!

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you & thank you for sticking w/ us through this experience💙

[@hawkeyegeorge]

Each time I watch that old original footage, I can't help but wonder if they made it or not.

[@reneepope-munro8115]

It would be so cool if you guys would react to the Ron Livingston (Nix) behind the scenes featurette of their training boot camp. So much if why the show was amazing can be seen in that experience. They did a 20th anniversary last year, delayed because of COVID, and their spirit of camaraderie and brotherhood, just like Easy Company, have maintained all these years on.

[@opheliabelleu8025]

Thanks so much, guys! You did such a fine job with your reactions!

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you & happy we could give these men the justice they deserve!

[@anthonypanepinto9685]

Keep in mind guys, when u see those tracer bullets firing at those men coming down. They are every fifth round. So. When u see those tracers, there is four more rounds between them.

[@DaKidsReact]

That makes those scenes much more terrifying now😳

[@tracyhudson4736]

So glad to have watched your reaction to band of brothers! Young men now days don't always respect or realize what ww2 or any war is like. I enjoyed your reCtion and cried once again as always watching band of brothers

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the love Band of Brothers was an amazing series and we were happy to be introduced to it! We learned so much and grew a new appreciation for the men that served!

[@Canuckian-Quarter]

Great job fellas! Front to back. Glad to see the reception you gave the Show, the History, and The Men.

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you & truly happy we could convey that for the men! They deserve that at the least💙

[@shoehead65]

Thanks guys! Love your channels! I feel like you can’t watch the series without watching the Documentary. It puts the icing on the cake. 🇺🇸

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you & your support💙 The documentary puts a different perspective & realistic vibe to the show, even more than they could convey seeing the actual soldiers. Everyone who watches BOB should watch the documentary.

[@DBPVIDano]

You guys did a great job with this series. I’ve watched numerous reactions to Band of Brothers and you guys are at the top of the heap. You gained me as a subscriber due to your intelligent, thoughtful and respectful reactions and commentary. I look forward to checking out your reactions to other stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the love and support! We really enjoyed this series. As soon as we started we knew we had to really do our best with this knowing how important this history is. Happy you are sticking around and that you enjoyed your time with us doing this beautiful series!

[@chickmcgee1000]

I really enjoyed watching the two of you react to this entire series. Thank You!

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you for being here w/ us on this experience & glad you enjoyed it! Much love💙

[@niklasgindler4571]

Solid work boys, thanks for covering one of my favorite series of all time 🤙🏻

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you, your support & sticking w/ us! Much love💙

[@flooglebinder3493]

Absolutely brilliant reaction to the whole series from you guys 👏👏👏👏 Genuine respect for how totally invested you were to the story, the men and the production values I think you’d very much appreciate another documentary- Jeremy Clarkson Victoria Cross - approx 1 hour about the history of the UK’s version of the Medal of Honor 👍

[@tenjed4224]

Footage was how many got to understand why the US went to war in the 40s. And many who photographed and spoke with the soldiers were in some of the thickest fights - many not returning alive, with their notes/pictures being the only thing left. This was the most recorded war, to this point, and likely since as reporters/documentarians where set with brigades all over the world.

[@zeigbert1743]

Such a great series. Enjoyed your reaction and commentary.

[@docsanchez6901]

Well Done, Gentlemen! Great show! Respect...for keeping this history alive...oorah! Doc

[@DaKidsReact]

Much love💙 Happy you guys voted for us to watch this show & experience this!

[@FrenchieQc]

I'll never not get chills hearing Wild Bill saying "I did a lot of killing on D-Day" so casually.

[@davidmowry8951]

Great job, well done fellas. Appreciate you guys doing this. Good luck to you.

[@crossfire1453]

Good stuff men, you did it justice. Yes unfortunately all the men are gone now, but not forgotten.

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you & happy we could do these men justice! NEVER forgotten

[@BCHANDLER230]

FYI, the pistol Winters just showed us was received from a Major, unlike in the series, where we sim him permit a surrendering Colonel to keep his firearm. Senior officers conducted several formal surrenders of German officers located within each of their sectors. It was at the discretion of the American officers to take or allow German officers to keep their weapons.

[@melissatuel862]

Good to see your interest in our history 🙂

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Thanks guys for running this fantastic series. Appreciate the way you reacted; you showed honor to these men of that Greatest Generation…of the 506th & Easy.

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you & that was the goal we wanted to convey as that’s the LEAST we could do for all they sacrificed💙

[@guymelton1094]

Wow you fellas got me, so glad y’all went all the way😊👍✌️🇺🇸

[@DaKidsReact]

It was only right that we did! Much love💙

[@J4ME5_]

Hey hey what up gentlemen! What a pleasant surprise to see you guys reacting to this. Glad to be back

[@DaKidsReact]

How you doing?! Hope all is well for you & yours! Much love & hope you enjoy/enjoyed it

[@J4ME5_]

@@DaKidsReact doing good, looking for you discord link... One of these days I see you all there. Thanks for another good one

[@flogg8635]

Thanks Kids !

[@DaKidsReact]

Much love💙

[@rg20322]

I joined your channel a couple of months ago and you have great reactions and appreciate it!

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate & thank you for supporting us! Much love💙

[@tomrobertson8362]

Nice job guys.

[@marksabottke338]

Keep in mind, the visuals of the tracers that you're seeing are only one in three or five bullets being fired at you!

[@guymelton1094]

That was a great reaction, Damn Skippy😎👍👍✌️✌️🇺🇸

[@DaKidsReact]

Much love, we appreciate you & happy you enjoyed it💙🙏🏾

[@bahhab9361]

Waited for this, thank you so much! thank you! 120/10 aint said shit, glad others did tell you and ask to watch this, 10/10

[@DaKidsReact]

It was only right we needed the series off w/ this! Much love💙

[@gogo9023-x2u]

Watched all of your Band of Brother reaction video. Great reaction. I recommend the movie Flags of Our Fathers & Letters from Iwo Jima. Hope to see y'all reaction on these two film.

[@jeffsherk7056]

Stephen Ambrose wrote 'Band of Brothers,' 'D-Day,' and 'Citizen Soldiers.' In Citizen Soldiers, I think, he writes that one guy was so far off course when he jumped that he was alone for five days. He killed Germans with his knife, his pistol, and his carbine before he found another American.

[@dave131]

Great job gentlemen.

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you💙

[@crossfire1453]

Major Dick Winters Collection is in the Gettysburg Museum of history. 219 Baltimore St Gettysburg PA 17325 I figured if you guys live in PA like myself you might have a chance to visit.

[@DaKidsReact]

We are in Harrisburg in PA! We will definitely have to visit!

[@andrewivester3636]

Unfortunately, no one from Easy Company is alive anymore or the 101st airborne that you saw. I won't plug another channel, but if anyone wants some real history of the 101st and Easy Company, check out The History Underground. They go throughout the war they faced.

[@tenjed4224]

Market Garden was an unnecessary action, not because of when it went off, but instead the British general Bernard Montgomery wanted to prove his worth, after Eisenhower was made leader of the combined forces. Montgomery took certain actions that made no sense, caused the US to delay moving forward (having to fight in holland), getting stopped and the Brits to lose a way into Germany, along with a large number of soldiers. General Patton knew he had a way into Germany. But by then the agreement by the uppers was that Russia would be dominant in taking the main parts of the German homeland. The US and Brits would play a minor role from that point. A role that would allow Russia (The Soviet Union) to control most of Eastern Europe.

[@Dej24601]

There were a few things in the show that were found to be in error (the outcome of Blithe is one.) But the story of the pistol given to Winters was changed for dramatic license- it was decided that changing that aspect added to Winters’ character, and to the depth of the scene. Winters was consulted for a lot of the content of the show, and if he had strong objections, he would have let the writers know. Similar to the change made about the German solider from Oregon - he was actually much closer to Malarkey, but it seemed too unbelievable so the writers slightly changed the details. I saw one documentary where the actual men did say that there was not as much swearing or use of the F word back then, and that would be one thing they wished was changed, but it was decided that modern audiences would need more swearing and especially use of the F word, that it was necessary to make audiences relate to the men.

[@angieday5183]

Different officer with the luger

[@davidmowry8951]

Lookin forward to this.

[@kevinotoole2285]

To the greatest generation 🥃 🤝🇺🇸

[@DaKidsReact]

🥃🥃

[@maralinekozial9131]

If y'all ever react to the Pearl Harbor film please do the rare R rated directors cut version not the normal PG-13 rated version that everyone else has seen 💯 its pretty different & a million times more brutal !!!!! Probably the greatest directors cut ever made along with the movie Donnie Brosco !!!!! Most directors cut versions of movies are barely any different than the normal versions but those ones are crazy different

[@audiogarden21]

21:02. That's called stolen valor and it should be punishable by death.

[@brooke_reiverrose2949]

Those men died so that we could live free, not so we could be murdured for bone-headed fashion decisions.