I wasn't prepared for *BAND OF BROTHERS* (part one)

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[@GabrielSilva-po2md]

Watching Band Of Brothers is the kind of experience you will never forget, the production quality and the amount of emotions it conveys is incredible, it is certainly one of the best series in history

[@IanNewborn]

I love how they don't put the names next to the actual veterans until the last episode so you can't tell who made it back

[@benjamindeem8907]

This show should be mandatory viewing to receive a high school diploma

[@matthewplimpton7258]

Entered the comment just before the notice came up. Wa wa wa

[@smg85051]

Blythe's death was a major technical error. He survived the war and even attended some of Easy Cos. reunions.

[@kewrock]

@@benjamindeem8907 No. This is not fit for modern audiences. There is not enough Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

[@TomElliottJackson]

"That guy's, kinda scary, Speirs" absolutely nailed it Nat 😂

[@FPAlpha]

"Mission accomplished" - Ronald Speirs

[@va3svd]

He’s only really scary if you’re wearing a German uniform. 😂 Or, if you’re a replacement sergeant trying to lead a platoon directly into an artillery barrage when he’s telling you to stop. He’s scary then, too, but you’ll only be scared for a second.

[@lathspell87]

Yep. And you want the scary ones on your side.

[@davewhitmore1958]

Tercius FTW!

[@samwallaceart288]

From what I can tell, the man was a useful psychopath.

[@stormwolf3255]

Just a quick note on Albert Blithe. He didn't die in 1948 as it stated in the program endtitles, however his wounds were serious enough that he didn't return to combat in Europe. The 501st men had no clue what had happened to him and assumed he died from the injury he received in Normandy, but he eventually recovered from his wounds and went on to serve with distinction on Korea (winning a Bronze Star and Silver Star). He was a career soldier and died in 1967 while serving in Germany during the Cold War. (Yeah - I wrote that before it was mentioned in the video).

[@jamesmyers2087]

Yep. Great comment.

[@ttlbig]

Trolls always saying on comment section that he didn't die. He did.

[@jamesmyers2087]

@@ttlbig Not when they said he did. He served a full career in the USArmy

[@jamesmyers2087]

@@ttlbig He died in 1967.

[@stormwolf3255]

@@ttlbig Yes - he died ...in 1967. If you bothered to do any research on Blithe or even read wikipedia you could find this out for yourself. HBO corrected the end-titles on the DVD release of BoB.

[@vagabond142]

26:25 "Zeroed" means that the mortars have been "dialed in" (adjusted perfectly) so that the shells fall precisely where they are supposed to. In WW2, they would fire dummy mortars that would land somewhere in relation to a predetermined target point, and the observer would radio back to the mortar team how far off the target and in which direction they were off, until they were hitting the target area consistently. That way, when the live rounds were fired, there was no need to adjust aim, just fire off as many mortars as possible. Zeroing is also a terminology used in rifle sights, and you'll sometime see the soldiers making adjustments to the rear sights on their rifles, where being zeroed on a rifle means your point of aim at a certain distance is your point of impact every time. For iron sights snipers like Shifty, this is a crucial skill to "dial in" very quickly on the battlefield.

[@sandseasentinel8785]

You're right about the zeroing but that's artillery hitting Carentan, not mortars.

[@alanmacification]

It's a standard German tactic to pre-survey their defensive positions for mortar and artillery fire. Also, there is always some sort of counterattack.

[@lanceowens962]

Yea Zeroed !!! Means that got your ass! So move the f:;”k out there , pronto !

[@charlize1253]

The show was filmed in England and had a huge cast, so it became a launching pad for a generation of young Brit actors who made their debuts in this series: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Tom Hardy, Simon Pegg, to name just a few.

[@2003ct]

And as she praised his acting i'll mention Marc Warren as Blithe, though he was already an established actor at the time, mainly only for British TV and film

[@adventuresinlaurenland]

James McAvoy's debut was in the 1995 movie "The Near Room", and Simon Pegg's was the 1999 movie "Spaced".

[@d573m]

Don't want to be that guy but Fassbender is not British.

[@PLF...]

@@d573m > Irish is pretty close mate

[@Pilcrepus]

@@PLF... Isn't Michael Fassbender German? I remember him speaking German in an interview.

[@BrokeSpike]

Lt. Welsh's rage when he realizes nobody pushed up behind him is palpable. "WHERE TF IS EVERYBODY!?" I could only imagine how pissed you'd be knowing you just ran in first and risked your life just to see nobody followed you. 😅

[@crewchief5144]

"C'MON, we're going STREAKING! We're going streaking through the quad, down to the gymnasium! Let's GO!"

[@Variable-2-actual]

Yes that really sucks when that happens, you really reexamine your men after that.

[@Kablash]

@@crewchief5144 LMAO

[@mastereppsreturns6586]

Blithe breaking out of his shell of panic is some of the best acting, camera work and sound effect editing I've probably ever seen

[@saaamember97]

Being "Zeroed" is a firearms term for being "On Target" especially in the artillery. Artillery units would fire test shots, before an enemy unit would arrive, to adjust their fire to hit a specific spot where they suspect an enemy might end up (A crossroads, a hill, a ditch, etc.) They would fire a test shot, to see where the shell lands in relation to their intended target. Then, they would adjust their windage (left - right), and/or their elevation (up - down) so that the shell would impact their exact target. This may take up to several test shots to get perfect. When you had your artillery piece adjusted, so that it hit the intended target every time, the term would be that it is "Zeroed In" or just plain "Zeroed." Most times, however, this "Zeroing" of the shots would take place on-the-fly, as you were engaging the enemy.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

And, just to get even more pedantic, the “zero” refers to adjustments of zero, as those adjustments were obviously in numerical measurements. Ergo, when you were on target, all metrics for adjustment were at zero.

[@Cauldronb0rn]

With field artillery the left and right is called deflection, and or azimuth. Deflection is a modified azimuth intended to mask the intended target of an artillery unit when the fire direction center radios to the gunline the quadrant(elevation) and deflection(azimuth). Source: I was a 13D and worked in the field artilleries fire direction center.

[@tical6969]

i thought it meant this: artillary is behind the first defence line, when the first defence line is overwhelmed, the artillary can just start ripping away because they know that they wont hit their own men since theyre already taken. so the artillary can just go full out on the first defence line.

[@alanmacification]

My father and uncle fought as infantry in WW2. German defensive SOP was the to use machine guns to get you to stop in a killing zone and drop mortars and artillery on you. If you got through that, the whole objective has pre-sighted ( zeroed) for artillery and mortars. So you push through the objective and find cover from the coming " stonk " ( the sound of mortar tubes firing ) and prepare for the counter-attack.l

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

@@alanmacification TIL a new word: stonk!

[@Hobbie375]

20:40 The hand gesture was 1 -4 2 - 2 5 - fist, pull pin gesture and a point in a desired direction.. Basically , there is One MG42 (German machine gun) 25 feet in (that) direction, throw a grenade at it. Communicates where and how far to throw without having every one peek over the hedge.

[@cassidywest5539]

this scene is always so ridiculous to me. He could have just said it, they were right next to each other and it wasn't that noisy around.

[@somegirlnamedisla]

​@@cassidywest5539 could just be to avoid misunderstanding, especially with explosives involved lol

[@brucechmiel7964]

⁠@@cassidywest5539in the show maybe. But this was a 3 hour slog with machine guns and small arms, grenades and 88s blasting. 12 against 50.

[@gildo101rossi]

@@cassidywest5539actually a common misconception is that orders are yelled at each other in a battle, in fact you can’t hear shit. Hence the hand signals. Nowadays they have ear pieces that not only protect their hearing but they can hear orders through radio

[@TheLanceUppercut]

@@cassidywest5539 Spoken like someone who's never heard a real gunshot up close without ear protection. There's rifle, machine gun, and artillery fire all around and you genuinely can't hear anything shouted at you.

[@TraceVandal]

Schwimmer as Sobel might be one of the best casting choices of all time, he looks shockingly similar to the real guy.

[@RaXXha]

Probably one of the best things he's ever done.

[@TraceVandal]

@@RaXXha Friends is okay, I don't hate it, but this is what I remember him for.

[@reliablereindeer]

Zach Braff auditioned for the same role

[@Ecthelion3918]

@@TraceVandal Same

[@paulnorgan8647]

sobel also has a terribly sad story from start to finish.

[@Frangucci]

I am not exaggerating when I say that this series will change the way you look at life. The best, and most impactful television series ever made. So glad you get to experience this Nat. Based off a fantastic biography by Stephen Ambrose

[@themooseisloose94]

What an AMAZING TV show this is. The fact that it's about real-life people and real events makes this even more golden. So glad you're watching it.

[@dernwine]

"real events" doing a bit of lifting here though.

[@JackMellor498]

This show was a monumental achievement of television for the time it came out. And timely too, in regards to showing veterans with each opener, that the show was made whilst many of them were still alive.

[@David_randomnumber]

Scratch the "for the time it came out" please. This is one of those truly timeless movies/series just like "Schindler's list" and "All quiet on the western front" (the old ones)

[@JackMellor498]

@@David_randomnumber I didn’t intend that to mean dated or anything, not saying the show’s dated it will always be relevant to remember the collective sacrifice of fighting fascism, just saying that it was good it was made sooner rather than later with the involvement of these veterans who were still alive.

[@Drax514]

I vividly remember being at my neighbors house to watch the first episode of this show when it premiered. It was definitely a sort of minor cultural event. I was either 9 or 10 at the time

[@bfvader]

Master of the Air, the follow-up to Band of Brothers and The Pacific starts next Friday and the producers mention that they were only able to find a couple of the actual veterans from the action depicted in the show and that they were all at over 100 years old at the time of their interviews.

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

One of my favorite parts of the writings of Easy Company after the war is that they all unanimously HATED Sobel and didnt trust him to command them but that his extremely tough training greatly helped them in the field during combat.

[@TheLanceUppercut]

I don't know if he said it in real life, but Nixon had a great point about him in the show: "You know a man in this company who wouldn't double-time Currahee with a full pack, just to piss in that man's morning coffee?" Their united hatred of Sobel brought them all closer together.

[@zzzzzzzzzzzk]

The sad thing is that despite his exemplary military record and having a family, he wound up attempting suicide which led to his being admitted at a VA assisted-living facility and dying from malnutrition. He didn't even have a funeral or memorial service.

[@clarkbarrett6274]

@@zzzzzzzzzzzk Indeed, he blinded himself when he tried to commit suicide. Terrible circumstances to grow old and die in a VA facility.

[@daddynitro199]

After Sobel died, his son went to an E co. reunion. Bill Wingett (who is not portrayed in the series) didn’t have a big problem with Capt. Sobel, so he stepped up to introduce Sobel’s son around. Many of the surviving Toccoa veterans credited Sobel’s training in part for their survival.

[@waltertodenhoft3903]

In the book, Ambrose asks Winters if, to be fair, didn't Sobel actually help Easy Company join together as a unit? Winters reply was "I don't want to be fair." Sobel was the reason they invented fragging.

[@MichaelPallada]

Can't believe this show is over 20 years old! If it would be made today it still hold up. Amazing acting, directing, sfx, sound, editing, cinematography, everything is extraordinary. I hope Masters of the Air will come close to this.

[@TOYBOX2008]

It's a rare beast for sure. One of those magical moments when everything, (and I mean everything) just slots into to place and creates this masterpiece.

[@masonroberts2012]

I honestly think it wouldn’t be as good if it was made today. There is so much CGI and other effects in today’s stuff that they would add instead of putting in the hours of making it hyper realistic. However if this was filmed 20 years ago and JUST released, it would still be considered one of the greatest series ever made

[@SullyJ8]

I am genuinely concerned that Masters of the Air will amount to nothing. We all watched The Pacific, so we know they aren't infallible. Let's hope.

[@konahead]

Still one of the absolute best limited series of all time. Utterly phenomenal achievement. And it still amazing after 22 years.

[@davidlacoste]

THE absolute best mini-serie of all time.

[@charlesnyckd]

Sobel: Lunch has been canceled. Easy company: we were on a break!!!! Lol on a serious note, Schwimmer was excellent in this series. Fun fact: the actor portraying Col. Sink, Capt. Dale Dye, is a vietnam veteran and served 20 years in the USMC. He trained the actors for 2 weeks, putting them through boot camp. He also trained the actors for “saving private Ryan,” “Platoon,” “dead presidents,” “Born on the 4th of July,” and countless others.

[@NatalieGoldReacts]

omg 😂

[@clarkbarrett6274]

Dye also appeared in several of those movies like Platoon and SPR.

[@charlesnyckd]

@@clarkbarrett6274 also “casualties of war” and “rules of engagement.” My mother served under Capt. Dye sometime in the 70’s.

[@tarinindell8217]

A truly excellent show. Make sure to watch the documentary after. "We Stand Alone Together."

[@tehdipstick]

The guy who talked about wanting a Luger in the first episode is named Hoobler, while the guy who went after what he mistakenly thought was a Luger in the second episode is Malarkey. Lugers were highly sought after spoils of war/souvenirs, as they were usually carried by German officers.

[@Native_Creation]

And in the Pacific campaign, the Officer's Katanas were sought after. My grandfather brought one back from a captured General, the gems on it were stolen when it was shipped back to the States.

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction Natalie like always.This is my favourite series, prepare yourself for the next episodes its gonna be brutal. About episode 3 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. 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. 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. And dont forget to watch the documentary "We Stand Alone together" and the series "The Pacific" its tells the story of the Marines fighting on the Pacific, and on the 25th of this month it will premier "Master of Air" its the same team of producers (Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks) its tells the story of the Airman and Pilots during WWII. Keep up the good work!

[@rustyforceps1012]

It’s my understanding that the guy who wrote the book on Easy (Forget either’s names), wrote it strictly from the recollections of the Men he interviewed. He failed to do adequate research on Blythe and assumed from the recollections of the Soldiers that Blythe had passed. Then, once Hollywood gets their hands on it, … you get it… one mistake and the desire to create a compelling narrative changes every story. I just appreciate the premise of a fearful Soldier who overcame his fear. The real question is: does anyone really know if Spiers had his little “pep talk” with Blythe? Or what he actually said?? Inaccuracies abound, yet the message intended by the author and filmmakers remain.

[@dernwine]

@@rustyforceps1012 Yup. The guy who wrote Band of Brothers was a pretty terrible historian, who did really the bear minimum and unfortunately took recollections of old men after 50 years of retelling their stories to each-other at their word. There's quite a few times where even a relatively cursory look at unit and personal records, or interviewing family member's of "less popular" individuals like Sobel might have painted a very different picture. To me Band of Brothers is basically what you'd get if you interviewed a girls clique about their highschool years after they graduated college. Maybe a version of the truth, but probably not what actually happened.

[@IamtherealDodger67]

​@@dernwine It's more like interviewing them at their 50th reunion.

[@dernwine]

Fair one, I was being generous I guess. @@IamtherealDodger67

[@scottsumner2998]

@@dernwinethe guy who wrote BoB was an excellent, acclaimed historian. But he wrote the book from the survivors recollections. Blithe disappeared after he was wounded. I would put more blame on the miniseries writers than Steven Ambrose. I read an Ambrose book in my international relations class in college. He was interviewed for an excellent WWII series in the 70’s called, The World at War.

[@myohmyDesign]

One of the best TV series ever made. Timeless.

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

You like helping commies, don´t you.

[@jonathanbartel2281]

I don't think anyone was prepared for Band of Brothers. What an amazing show. Glad you're finally giving it a watch.

[@LordToddtastic666]

Such an amazing series. I have to rewatch it every couple of years. The end scene at the laundry, the men who wouldn't get home, always hits me. So glad you're diving in to this one

[@b2chex]

I’ve seen this show so many times I can’t count. It still brings out so many emotions.

[@pufferfish8239]

My most favorite show of all time! Get your tissues ready, and lots of tears!

[@NatalieGoldReacts]

😭😭😭

[@oldfrend]

@@NatalieGoldReacts pffft crying already and you haven't even had time to grow any real emotional attachments to the characters yet. you're gonna be a wreck by the end.

[@RoRo27.]

Wow, would never expect a reaction to this. Great show!!! Wise choice Nat!

[@ayeshaakhtar4727]

Don’t get too excited now

[@jmanil]

This series is great along with the Pacific and the upcoming Masters of Air. What makes this series so great is that it solidified their bonds of brotherhood through the strong leadership and sacrifice that pushed these men beyond the most extreme limits of endurance.

[@lionhead123]

thank you for telling me about masters of the air. gonna go watch it now.

[@PhilRose14]

Generation Kill is also fantastic. Same kind of series.

[@prettymuchbangtan]

masters of air is TRASH

[@josephhein9497]

I adore how emotional you get, Nat. I think it's ultimately essential for one to let themselves be enveloped by this show. By loving these men, you will better see them as they saw each other. The pain you'll feel watching this will bring you closer to understanding the pain they felt losing each other. Get comfortable with them. Cherish their unique and special characters. Appreciate these men individually and as a brotherhood. Let yourself weep when one of them is taken. It makes what they fought and died for so much clearer.

[@Age0519]

The personal interviews at the beginning make this series so much better, it really give you a different perspective and amerces you into the stories! I love it!

[@CityPlannerPlaysChair]

This show has 100% stood the test of time. Can't wait for Masters of the Air on Friday!

[@Karebear_8000]

Easily one of my top tv shows ever made. So glad to see Natalie doing this one. And one of my favourite episodes is Bastogne. The production of this series was just *chefs kiss*

[@PiBmu]

It was one of my first tv shows as an early teenager and it still holds up as one of the best series I've ever seen, both in production and writing. Love watching your content Natalie, it's - weirdly - comforting and enjoyable to see all your emotions ahah Please keep it going

[@LeegionGames]

I love this series, I make what feels like a pilgrimage every year to watch this series. It has such a profound impact on you and seeing how these men form such a brotherhood in one of the most terrifying times in human history. It really speaks to the strength and bravery that we as humans possess against the forces of tyranny, may we never forget the sacrifices of these men and all men and women of war, who lay down their lives to preserve freedom and our way of life.

[@jrchapman8515]

Yes please watch the entire series one of the best 🎉

[@carolinemasson7172]

This show just gets better and better from here as you get to know each of the soldiers better and feel the sense of comradery they had

[@recifebra3]

I think you're gonna love this series; it's very well put together and each episode has its own unique story.

[@lukasismael430]

Thank you so much for reacting to this series, Natalie. Without much exaggeration this has to be my favorite war series ever. It gave me a whole new perspective about the realities of war and what these soldiers in particular had to endure, and I am so grateful to the men that went through it and gave their lives for us.

[@micchaelsanders6286]

I am SO glad you decided to react to this series!!!! Looking forward to this!

[@lee32476]

This show is so great I watch it almost every year. I’m looking forward to your uploads on it while also feeling for you, this war was brutal, this company gave so much, and yet seeing the survivors recount their actual experiences is so weirdly heartwarming. Required viewing.

[@moleman1976]

The best filmed production I've ever seen - this is a masterpiece that I've rewatched many, man y times. Dig in and steel yourself, Natalie - it only gets rougher (but so, so good) from here!

[@JackMellor498]

Best of luck to you Nat to get through this show because this one’s a good one but pretty hard hitting, doesn’t shy away from some grim realities of WW2. You’ve got through Saving Private Ryan before, this is more or less the same creative team involved, Spielberg was involved and so was Hanks in producing the show.

[@Lagartofero]

About Blithe, he didn't die when the episode tells. BoB is based on a novelization by Stephen Ambrose, and the error is in the novel as well. Blithe lived until 1967

[@reliablereindeer]

33:59

[@dgpatter]

If you actually watched instead of racing to be the first to type it, you’d know that she already is aware. Also, BoB is not a novel. You have quite the fubar grasp on literature.

[@odd1545]

This is my favorite mini series all time. i watch it at least 2 times a year. Better appreciate what vets did for us, and for country!

[@ToxicDover]

Really looking forward to this whole series. It's an absolute masterpiece!

[@doctaflo]

sharing this series with my father is one of my last pleasant memories of him before he died of pulmonary fibrosis this past august. rewatching it is bittersweet, but i do enjoy your reactions!

[@shaunhurst2595]

Natalie mentioned the C-47s leaving the airfield, which brought me back to my time in the Army and seeing aircraft from my aviation brigade on the airfield right before they left for a mission. Though nowadays the Army uses helicopters; the sound of 3-4 Blackhawks, a Chinook or two, and several Apaches spinning blades on a runway is deafening. Then within 2-3 minutes they're all in the air heading into the night...the silence of the departed aircraft is stirring.

[@jackpowell9276]

So glad you're coming around to this series at last. Its a masterpiece and while there will be tears, oh my there will be tears, it leaves you at the end swelling with pride and love for these people.

[@alerturner1963]

Started rewatching the series the other day myself. Still one of favorite mini series ever made. Looking forward to Natalie watch the rest of the brutally honest and visually beautiful series. Character development from all the actors is amazing then suddenly gone.

[@marcusolsson9541]

Almost expected Nat to recognize that Hall was played by the actor who played Moriarty

[@ViewfromtheVoid]

This is truly a heart and gutwrenching show, but the craft behind it all is just stellar.

[@runicrochers6548]

I'm so happy you're doing this. Hope you're enjoying the series!

[@jtphr33ky]

Yay! I'm so excited! My favorite miniseries of all time!

[@timslade5808]

As far as I aware Blithe did in fact survive his wounds, served in Korea and died while on active duty in Germany 1967.

[@mitchellneu]

YES!!!! Thank you so much, Natalie! Truly one of the best tv shows/miniseries ever made, in my opinion. You will know every one of these brave men by the end of the series. Enjoy, and just a heads up, make sure you have a box of tissues by episode 9…

[@SC457A]

I think this is the best mini series I have seen. Production, story, acting all were fantastic. I watch the series probably once a year.

[@andrewhaman6284]

This can be an intense and draining watch - especially the first time - but it's such a necessary watch. History come to life! This remains my favorite mini-series of all time: a masterclass in writing, production design/direction and acting.

[@Vernomeno]

Wow, Band of Brothers. My grandma was born in West Germany 1929, she lost three brothers in the war. Not many movies or (mini)series make me cry, but Band of Brothers devastated me, knowing the stories of my grandmother and that the reality in parts was even worse. Be prepared for episode 9.

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

I watch this, 'The Pacific', 'A Bridge Too Far' and others annually around Memorial Day (US). The excellence of the production and acting holds up really well. Ambrose's book was based on the interviews of a handful of E Co men so that helps explain the inaccuracies or slants taken on some of the topic. Good reaction.

[@PapagenoX09]

I'm on the third episode of a rewatch of this series, after more than 20 years since I first watched it. Kind of amazing how well it holds up. So much of it has that documentary / "found footage" feel.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Omigosh, I had no idea you were starting this…I’m so stoked!

[@Liverpoolismydream]

The fact that BoB never won a poll until now makes me question humanity once again..

[@EthanDyTioco]

maybe put it this way - the delay with Band of Brothers allowed Natalie's channel to grow and mature, to have the character and production value that it has today!

[@promontorium]

Touch grass.

[@promontorium]

She watches entertainment and you watch her. Her patreon polls don't speak to the heights of humanity.

[@nickoftime5759]

Oh dear. You REALLY won’t be ready for what’s coming. 😢

[@philiprawles6262]

This is such an amazing series, I'm so glad your watching it

[@physicscraigo]

I love this series and I will watch it on repeat with anyone who want to see it. Thank you for sharing.

[@atuuschaaw]

Glad you're watching! Its ratings in the media databases speak volumes about the quality of this series. ♥

[@docbearmb]

The interviews were originally done for the BoB book by Ambrose. They were essentially recreated with the actual soldiers for the series. The action at Brecourt Manor did not simply result in the killing of 20 Germans. They disabled 4 cannons which were firing on the troops landing at Utah Beach. Plus Winters secured that map of all the artillery placements in Normandy. I believe the fact that this operation is still studied at the USMA is far more noteworthy that the fact that you’re near there.

[@McLovinPopeIII]

Yes! This is awesome. I grew up seeing my Dad watch this series very often, and now it is an annual watch for me. This series is a roller-coaster of emotion. Enjoy!

[@andrewozzy]

Such a great series cant wait for part two!!

[@thebigh4752]

Oh my god it's Band of Brothers. I had forgotten about it since Natalie watched Saving Private Ryan. You are in for an epic series. And a heartbreaking one at times.

[@coyotej4895]

Natalie, Just FYI Blith did not die till 67. He went on to serve with distinction for many years. Glad you're doing this and I'm excited to share it with you but pace yourself and it does get harder. Happy New Year, Bless and be well.

[@andreaswong8829]

Someone didn't watch until the end of the video

[@gregsteele806]

Yeah, watch till the end. ;)

[@Perichron]

One of the more emotional stories, one of the greatest. Hope you enjoy this epic journey

[@owenjones3197]

No matter how many times I watch this, I cry every time. It's such a powerful show!

[@jonnyruok4808]

Dangit, here I am ready to come at you with the rest of the "But Blithe Didn't..." army but you beat us to it. Well done. o7 to my fellow keyboard soldiers, I know you're all here even though we didn't get to break out in chorus this time lol.

[@JB-wy8fc]

You shouldn't come at people. You could put an eye out

[@MikeS309]

But did you know that when Aragorn kicked the helmet……

[@seanassociateproductions1691]

@@MikeS309but what about when Aragorn deflected the knife?

[@promontorium]

At least you know you're the enemy.

[@djlow9915]

If you can't wait for more, Nat has currently watched up to episode 5 over on her Patreon.

[@Texasmdp]

how does that work? like do we get to see the full reaction?

[@reconsoldier135]

@@Texasmdpyes

[@djlow9915]

@@Texasmdp You get the see Nat's reaction to the full episodes in a watch along style, where you sync up your own copy of the show👍

[@FrenchieQc]

Thankfully if it's the full uncut reaction it's gotta be better, because the edit here was hot garbage, absolute disrespect with the cartoon sounds & all.

[@TheMajestyD]

one of my favorite series of all, i have rewatch this series since i was in high school in 2005, probably seen it atleast 25+ times

[@vox_gaming4734]

i cannot wait to see the full breakdown, i love that youre chosing to watch this, its one of my favorite shows of all time, I would highly recommend reading the book. i really am interesting in hearing your perspective on the topic of this show. love all the reactions thank you nat!

[@n8ivetexan84]

So many scenes missing in this edit...

[@willbeonekenobi]

Just FYI, Albert Blythe actually did survive the war, IRL he wasn't shot in the neck but his shoulder which ended WW2 for him as he was sent back to the US to recuperate and was then discharged in October 1945. He then served in the Korean war. During his Military career he received 1 Silver Star, 3x Bronze Stars and 3x Purple Hearts. He died in December 1967 of a perforated Ulcer.

[@gauntman9636]

Yeah, it's in the video at 33:59...

[@lovidodd21]

I remember when I first saw this…enjoy the journey this series is absolutely spectacular

[@isahamilton01]

What an incredible series, I’m so glad it’s getting its turn on the channel. My european history teacher showed us this in high school and being the devious dog he is, he called off sick the day that we watched the love makin’ scene. Our sub was mortified. She allowed it to go almost the full length of the scene before turning it off

[@476429]

I know the full reactions are on Patreon, I just wish the KZbin reactions were a bit longer. There are so many scenes for which the KZbin audience did not get to see her reaction.

[@MasterBiffpudwell]

For me episode 9 was the hardest one to watch. It tore my heart out. I will never understand how people can be that cruel to other people.

[@joshv9139]

I first watched this series in my 10th grade history class (2008). I was hooked on the history. I've re-watched the series about 4 times since then. This whole series and The Pacific are quite an experience. Glad you get to enjoy it as well.

[@Meenie66]

This is one of the best war series/ movies you are gonna watch in my opinion, so well made you could easily think its a modern show. So happy you are finally watching this one Nat. Having the interviews with the actual men in it just adds another level to the authenticity also.

[@mithroch]

What kind of Patreon people do you have that never voted this show to a win? I mean... good for them for supporting you... but man... I start to question their other life choices.

[@olsenm75]

In all due respect, this segment is too cut up. No hate just constructive feedback. Love the channel!

[@Carlo422]

Uuuuh so nice you decided to see this show, its really memorable

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

I'm very glad that you came around to watching what is a monumental dramatic series. It's honestly capable of scoring on every single level. You won't be disappointed. Both my father and an uncle were in the Army Air Force in WWII (my uncle never made it back); and I look forward to the next series about the USAAF "Masters of The Air".

[@alexamerling79]

Amazing series. Epsidoe 9 is a real tear jerker. Just a heads up.

[@justjdnl]

I don't think she needs to know what to expect from upcoming episodes as it sets up expectations there don't need to be.

[@alexamerling79]

You don't think episode 9 is sad? @@justjdnl

[@Sigma0283]

Great series. Fair warning, have someone with you when you get to episode nine. I took a trip to France last year with my dad to see the WWI, WWII sights and cemeteries. Very educational We also went to Normandy and saw many of the towns that were liberated during the allied invasion. The last place we went to the day before we caught a train back to Paris in order to catch a flight back home a few days later was a visit to the Omaha Beach Cemetery. If you ever get the opportunity to visit France, I highly recommend visiting Normandy and the Omaha Beach cemetery, it's worth going to and you develop a greater respect and appreciation for the young men who gave their lives there.

[@glasgowjohn7831]

no need for spoilers let her get there on her own

[@Sigma0283]

@@glasgowjohn7831 Didn't spoil anything. Just passing some advice.

[@jeffbeaver4419]

I have watched the mini series many times and love it. In fact,my son and I are scheduled on the 2 week B.O.B. tour in July. It begins in England and follows the route of their battles(Normandy,Brecourt Manor,Carentan,Battle of the Bulge,etc) until the end of the war,ending at the Eagles Nest. It is the Stephan Ambrose tour which Dick Winters(a great leader)said was the best of the B.O.B. tours. I also recently watched an interview with a 101 year old D-Day veteran who that that B.O.B. was the most accurate depiction of fighting in WWII.

[@kelbob00]

Ohhhhh you’re in for one hell of a roller coaster ride with this show!

[@sputnikalgrim]

Be prepared for emotions. I know the younger generation doesn’t necessarily feel the way we older folk do, but my grandfather served in WWII he passed away in ‘93, I was 17 yrs old and he asked to speak to me one last time. He spoke to me about becoming a man, how he was not much older than me when he was fighting and how he hoped god would forgive him for the lives he took. I watch Band of Brothers once a year around Veterans Day and I can tell you I ugly cry every time.

[@David_randomnumber]

Doesn't take much imagination or empathy to feel with them. Great production, great actors, great writers and if your eyes are still dry the interviews will hit you.

[@David_randomnumber]

Doesn't take much imagination or empathy to feel with them. Great production, great actors, great writers and if your eyes are still dry the interviews will hit you.

[@martinbraun1211]

Please give the Star Trek franchise a chance.

[@tobiasslavik3396]

Same for Stargate SGC

[@jen2206]

Omggg, I'm so excited for this!!

[@dong7474]

Thank god this popped up in my recommended when you posted the next few episodes 😭😭

[@Zseventyone]

Nat - I highly recommend that, at least for this series, you depart from your traditional format and shoot for 30 min of content per episode. This series means quite a bit to a huge community; no need to rush through it.

[@davebcf1231]

She's just using it to try to drive people toward Patreon by barely showing anything here on YT. It's gross.

[@Zseventyone]

@@davebcf1231 Wow. You think it’s intentional underuse of OV?

[@Zseventyone]

@@davebcf1231 I don’t know the business, but I would think you’d want to make the best YT content possible in order to get the biggest possible pool of potential Patreon subs.

[@sdinvt]

Buckle up Natalie. Band of Brothers does not pull punches. Episode 9 breaks pretty much everyone.

[@webcrawler2007]

Naw, it breaks 'em all if they're human

[@GorramT]

Why would you do that?

[@TacShooter]

EXCELLENT! Band of Brothers is some of the best TV I've ever seen. Well done to the Editor for getting that detail about Blithe correct.

[@TRPLD]

The penultimate episode is one of the most heart wrenching things put in a series.