History Professor Breaks Down Band of Brothers Ep. 10 "Points" / Reel History

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@orcanimal
@orcanimal 3 жыл бұрын
This has been without question the best series of BOB reactions. I usually watch these just to vicariously re-experience the series through fresh eyes, but I learned so much about these guys from this channel. Thank you!!
@mikloowl4899
@mikloowl4899 3 жыл бұрын
a breath of fresh air from the mass of videos where the host(s) are woefully ignorant or they start in with the simple black and white notions of 'i would have said or done this and that' as if it was that simple.
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Spread the word folks! Trying to get history out there!
@clinttheboss2117
@clinttheboss2117 3 жыл бұрын
@@ReelHistory I only wish you could have shown more pieces like the helmet. Gotta find someone to borrow from. 😆
@iammanofnature235
@iammanofnature235 3 жыл бұрын
@@ReelHistory You mentioned May 5, 1945 as the date for the liberation of Berchtesgaden, however, according to the U.S. Army, the 7th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division liberated Berchtesgaden on May 4, 1945.
@matts5247
@matts5247 3 жыл бұрын
That’s because it’s not “reactions” it’s analysis. Anyone who watched “reaction” videos had way too much time on their hands.
@jjones503
@jjones503 3 жыл бұрын
I always get this feeling inside me every time i finish watching the bob series. It's hard to explain. A mixture of sadness, proudness, and thankfulness. Nothing else replicates it.
@rowbearly6128
@rowbearly6128 3 жыл бұрын
Pride.
@Boatperson
@Boatperson Жыл бұрын
Me too - and I’m as 67 y/o Aussie woman! Weird hey?
@DATo_DATonian
@DATo_DATonian Жыл бұрын
​@@BoatpersonAs a Yank I have always been enormously impressed by the Australian soldier. Your men certainly did their part in helping to win both world wars. You guys probably don't hear this much from us, but your friendship is important to us and I think I speak for many in my country when I say that we are proud to have you as allies.
@balrog262
@balrog262 Жыл бұрын
The Bilbo Bagins effect?
@wattsnottaken1
@wattsnottaken1 7 ай бұрын
Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and Generation Kill are my comfort tv shows. They always get my mind off any thing negative in my life.
@MarshaMLF
@MarshaMLF Жыл бұрын
You have enriched my love for Easy Company and the "Band of Brothers" beyond measure. I envision rewatching this series almost as many times as I've watched BoB. Thank you.
@PA1NK1LLER
@PA1NK1LLER Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have been a huge fan of BOB series ever since I watched it. My Grandfather was a medic in WW2 and was one of the "Battered Bastards of Bastogne" but like most Veterans my Grandfather rarely talked about the war. The only time I ever saw my Grandfather cry was when he brought up a memory of the war. Your breakdowns have taught me so much about what his life must have been like during WW2. Thank you for helping me understand why my Grandfather was unable to speak about what he saw.
@balrog262
@balrog262 Жыл бұрын
Same with my grandfather. He was a Sailor in the Pacific. He never talked about but we thnk he was at Okinawa during the Kamikaze swarms.. He had pretty bad PTSD, not as bad as his father in law who was a WWI veteran of the Royal Navy.
@magwakeener
@magwakeener 3 жыл бұрын
In addition to being a fervent consumer of history of most all genres, I've had the opportunity to "enjoy" two tear-infested visits to Normandy. One, with a gentleman who happens to be a Jew from Antwerp who lost most of his family in the Holocaust. I have been blessed to have twice-visited the place of battle of my second great grandfather, Sgt. James Bennett, 20th Indiana Volunteers, wounded at Gettysburg. My own status as a Veteran is less than deserved. In fact, I am fast to tell other Vets, as a bow to their service, "I didn't even get my uniform dirty". Given that, my hat is off to Hanks and Spielberg for stirring my interest that was already at a steady boil. And, as for you gentlemen? You are icing on the cake. Thank you for YOUR service.
@user-82719a
@user-82719a Жыл бұрын
Best channel by far for breaking down the series, I applaud you and your production, love learning the real (reel), history behind these monumentous moments. God bless.
@gabrielonnerfors885
@gabrielonnerfors885 3 жыл бұрын
For someone who was confused more than a few times when watching this otherwise brilliant series, your videos provided so much valuable context. Great stuff!
@HollywoodMarine0351
@HollywoodMarine0351 3 жыл бұрын
When Private Floyd Wilkinson Craver was caught by men from Easy Company, it was during an attempted rape of a local girl. Craver was court-martialed, dishonorable discharged, and eventually returned to North Carolina. He built a lengthy criminal record which included several drunk driving charges, and arson. Craver retired as a paint contractor, and passed away in Charlotte, North Carolina, on 6 July 1987 at the age of 65.
@troybullard9631
@troybullard9631 3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that he was released at all, considering that he killed a British officer. If he had killed an American officer, I'm pretty certain that he would have been hanged. But then again; maybe not, especially if he had killed a "Category-F " American infantry officer. You know; the Captain Sobel type....
@vidyaorszag
@vidyaorszag 3 жыл бұрын
"Should'a just shot the son of a bitch and save us all the trouble"
@E3742O
@E3742O Жыл бұрын
Should’ve been shot that day
@Ash_Hudson
@Ash_Hudson Жыл бұрын
Wow, what the fuck was wrong with this guy?
@markroberts4282
@markroberts4282 10 ай бұрын
I’ve watched Band of Brothers 3 times now and I just finished your commentary on the series. You opened the door so much wider. I learned so much that I missed before. Thank you for your efforts. They bore wonderful fruit with me.
@samuelf8595
@samuelf8595 3 жыл бұрын
You put this episode out on the day of my wedding. Thank you for making my best day ever even better.
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@MrCTozer
@MrCTozer 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with the comments here - really well done Reel History team! Really interesting and yes indeed I learnt a lot from these. Thanks for taking the time to produce them.
@Possibly_deceased
@Possibly_deceased 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this series enjoyed it the whole way through.
@dismemberedlamb9104
@dismemberedlamb9104 3 жыл бұрын
Richard Winters was such a character. This series and mainly him has inspired me so much in my life. If I could maintain just a piece of his personality man it would go a long way. Absolutely the kind of guy you want leading you. He’s inspired me so much.
@clamum9648
@clamum9648 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah he really was. What an absolute picture of a true man and leader. I wish I was a fraction of the guy he was.
@wattsnottaken1
@wattsnottaken1 7 ай бұрын
Such a good leader. Textbook example of a what a great and caring leader does for his men. I love how he calls a lot of Easy company troopers by their first names.
@thedoctor755
@thedoctor755 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review of the series! I got to meet Dick Winters in January 2002, at Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA... just down the road from his home in Hershey. It was an annual Battle of the Bulge reenactment event, and I was one of the reenactors. I was doing German paratrooper, specifically FJR.6 (Parachute Regiment 6), that had faced the 101st at Carentan... we had a FJ veteran staying with us who fought mainly in Italy and was captured by the 45th ID in 1944, and eventually moved to the US for a job & settled in SE Pennsylvania. Everyone stayed in old WWII-era barracks (now since rebuilt or modernized), and it was at the time the largest WWII reenacting event in the country (no longer going on though). Anyhoo, we made acquaintance with the 101st reenactors, and were invited one evening to their barracks to hang out and meet Maj Winters, their special guest. We didn't get to speak to him at great length, but he sure made an impression on me as a super down-to-earth man, and he said that he thought highly of the German paras that he encountered. Our FJ veteran friend didn't get to meet the Major, but he was already acquainted with an 82nd veteran who was also there at "the Gap", who lived in the same town in PA, and had been long-time friends & fishing buddies with. One thing that we picked up from them was that there seems to be a strong bond between all paratroopers, no matter what country or side they were on.... for some reason, jumping out of good airplanes does that :) I do have to wonder though: was the German officer who surrendered to him after the end of the war, was he the only one who did that? Maybe Winters let one or others keep their pistol, except that one that he kept.
@stevetruth2696
@stevetruth2696 Жыл бұрын
I love to study WWII history. The decades leading to, the war, the decades post. Finding this channel has been like finding a hidden gem. My Father and his brother fought in the war. My Uncle carried a Japanese bullet in his back until his death.
@alexhyams2091
@alexhyams2091 3 жыл бұрын
You have done the guys of the 101st great justice to their stories. Thank you for sharing stories with us that we wouldn’t have ever come across. Great facts. Great Channel and great respect to you and the time you put into this series covering Band of Brothers. Thank you, from a guy that was just a little kid at the time, who had family members (Father & Uncles) who worked on set and alongside Tom Hanks and the cast from beginning to end.
@davidbrown1730
@davidbrown1730 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou Jared, have enjoyed every minute with you.
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@SHAMulA147
@SHAMulA147 3 жыл бұрын
I watch BOB once a year as a comfort watch since watching it as a kid with my father and grandmother (who was a nurse in WWII) and this was by far the best reaction i've seen for the series and really appreciated all the small historical details you provided. Really excellent work
@lalabrouhaha
@lalabrouhaha 3 жыл бұрын
Just finished your book on the day you finished this. Thank you for so much added information. My already massive amount of respect for Winters has grown even more.
@HortenseMueller
@HortenseMueller 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this series and the amount of research and work you put into it. Really well done in my view. Thank you.
@unxprienced9548
@unxprienced9548 Жыл бұрын
I'm currently studying to become a history major and this commentary series was a great watch as someone who has a fascination with this part of world history. It was great to hear about stories that were either omitted or just hinted at in this series. Thank you for doing a commentary for this amazing show!
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory Жыл бұрын
Consider coming to study under Jared the host! altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/history
@unxprienced9548
@unxprienced9548 Жыл бұрын
@@ReelHistory I’ll definitely check that out!
@davidcbr0wn
@davidcbr0wn 3 жыл бұрын
All the stories, facts, and analysis made your presentation really fun to watch. Thanks for all your hard work. You made it look so easy.
@GregandWerner
@GregandWerner Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed these! Thanks! Be safe and well.
@garandguy101
@garandguy101 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Another great episode! Keep ‘em coming!
@danam2584
@danam2584 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the videos. Great series!
@tycobb8974
@tycobb8974 3 жыл бұрын
I waited till last episode to comment. Great work. Too many highlights to mention. Being a combat veteran ii was moved when you choked up. Thank you for not editing that out.
@BCook38
@BCook38 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on this great series
@buddystewart2020
@buddystewart2020 2 жыл бұрын
I just finished re-watching this deep dive into the series. For me, this is the best one you've done, that may be because I love the series so much, you did an outstanding job on this Jared.
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stevenpolkinghorn4747
@stevenpolkinghorn4747 2 жыл бұрын
Really liked y’all’s coverage of this series. Gotta say I was pretty shocked you didn’t address the German General’s speech more. Whether that would be to dispel the myth of the “clean Wermacht” or to humanize the German soldiers a bit. It’s one of the defining speeches of the series and the one that finally says the name, Band of Brothers. I think it deserved more than the quick quip about Indiana Jones.
@balrog262
@balrog262 Жыл бұрын
The Heer and Waffen-SS are grey. No one was clean. Maybe the Finns.
@MrPi72
@MrPi72 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I was looking forward to a comment on the speech and I was quite disappointed...
@NeilFLiversidge
@NeilFLiversidge Жыл бұрын
Sincere thanks for this, Professor Frederick. I loved every minute of your series as much as I loved the Band of Brothers series itself. I've met many Park Rangers on my travels around the US, including the Gettysburg battlefield tour,. Without exception, every single Park Ranger I've met has been utterly professional, polite, pleasant, courteous, and incredibly knowledgeable. The recruitment process must be stringent and fearsome, but it obviously pays off judging by the superlative caliber of the people they succeed in recruiting. Thanks again for your efforts in producing this and Respect from the UK. God Bless America.
@chefdave3275
@chefdave3275 3 жыл бұрын
It may only be 1 but after captivating me with your B.O.B series you've very much earned a sub. Brilliantly done.
@ZuperFlax
@ZuperFlax 3 жыл бұрын
What a great watch, as a massive fan of the BoB series this was such a thrill to follow! So many added details, flavor and tidbits that really showcase the richness of this story.
@MorningThief_
@MorningThief_ 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series. I re-watch this series every year around Xmas, when the office shuts down for the holidays. I watch this, as well as Saving Private Ryan, back to back. I watch it not just because they both are amazing pieces of art, but I watch it in memory of my father who passed away in Dec 27, 2007. He was such a big WW2 history guy. We had little chats about Band of Brothers & I believe the last movie we watched together was Saving Private Ryan. Again, thank you for this. I can indeed understand the appeal my father had for subjects like this, WW2, & I can at least honour his memory, no matter how little, every year.
@Hammando
@Hammando 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant breakdown of this series. Thank you so much
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Sapherzz
@Sapherzz Жыл бұрын
This has been a fantastic series looking into the history behind BOB. Thank you so much!
@shomari7
@shomari7 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you....great work. My favourite series of all time
@MrJJuK
@MrJJuK 3 жыл бұрын
That's scene with Winters and shifty always brings me to tears... such a great scene, the music plays a huge part too. 🤧😭
@DMUSA536
@DMUSA536 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very much appreciated your series.
@dsl32
@dsl32 2 жыл бұрын
That quote by Dick Winters is so powerful: “I severd in a company of heroes.” God bless the Men of Easy Company
@Praetorian8814
@Praetorian8814 3 жыл бұрын
Love all these little (and big) factoids you throw in throughout the episode. Much better than just some ordinary 'reaction' channel, where the commentary rarely goes beyond "Wow that's cool" lol.
@bennygerow
@bennygerow 2 жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate the effort you two put into this series. I'll check out your other vids soon. I was excited to see A League Of Their Own in your catalogue!
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! This is a fun hobby that is truly becoming something special.
@dbach1025
@dbach1025 3 жыл бұрын
Not many people realize, or at least fail to mention, Janovich is played by a young Tom Hardy, 2 decades before Dunkirk and Revenant and several other great acting performances.
@caseclosed9342
@caseclosed9342 2 жыл бұрын
So Bane was in WW2…
@williampike6813
@williampike6813 Жыл бұрын
And shinzon from St
@Cam5FC
@Cam5FC 3 жыл бұрын
Please tell me that you're going to do a review on the Pacific!!! This series has been an excellent accompaniment to the mini-series and a fantastic historical education. Thank you for your contribution to keeping the memories of these men and their actions in our minds and hearts. It is only through an honest examination of history that their ultimate sacrifices can be appreciated. God bless!
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
We're doing a few films first but we'll get there. Thanks for the kind words.
@nyykSIUUU
@nyykSIUUU 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I want to see The Pacific as well!
@vincentklein4455
@vincentklein4455 3 жыл бұрын
I third that
@Brian_is_unconnected
@Brian_is_unconnected 3 жыл бұрын
yes please
@wattsnottaken1
@wattsnottaken1 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah that would be great
@ReeseMacalma
@ReeseMacalma 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Loved listening to your insights.
@jakebeach7056
@jakebeach7056 7 ай бұрын
My grandfather went to the Eagle's Nest in 1945. We have a picture of him sitting out on the porch sitting in Hitler's chair reading the newspaper.
@Delatta1961
@Delatta1961 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your hard work and insight. This was amazing
@daytripperhd
@daytripperhd Жыл бұрын
your commentary was so insightful. thanks
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@timspeakman4555
@timspeakman4555 3 жыл бұрын
Just finished reading Hang Tough which was an excellent read. Also really enjoyed the historical background and detail you have given to a series that I love a lot.
@jphillips2210
@jphillips2210 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great series, look forward to seeing your other videos
@davidbabin387
@davidbabin387 Жыл бұрын
I have watched your breakdown of all of the episodes in Band of Brothers.....After watching your breakdown, when I watch the mini-series, I find all of these facts coming too me. I thank you very much for all of your fact finding, and explanation so very profound, and interesting to the point that this series, although a small percentage was not correct, but it makes it so much more interesting to watch the mini-series over and over again. Thank you so much for your breakdowns, and research into this small portion of the men who fought in that Great War.
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tenchmagic
@tenchmagic 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. An absolutely brilliant exploration of Band of Brothers and the men of Easy Company. Just watched every one of your fantastic videos in this series. Bravo 👏👏👏
@jamesearly8518
@jamesearly8518 3 жыл бұрын
This series was incredible! Thanks so much, Professor!
@jeffreyrose4240
@jeffreyrose4240 3 жыл бұрын
"and grandpa said no, but I served in a company of hero's" gets me every time.. no matter how many times I hear it
@dallassukerkin6878
@dallassukerkin6878 3 жыл бұрын
I applaud your work here, good sir. Adding even more depth and illumination to momentous events in world history.
@Whykickamoocow
@Whykickamoocow 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this series. It was absolutely awesome
@shorebuck8
@shorebuck8 Жыл бұрын
such an amazing commentary, I really appreciate that you guys put in the work to study history behind this Cinematography. I sometimes wonder if film sticks to history with the little time they have to tell the stories, but you guys treated this very well. Keep it up :)❤
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@maxmaker76
@maxmaker76 3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Austria! Love your reaction, so much information.
@brakel8r
@brakel8r 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great casting job. I read the book...watched the series....then read the book again. With the casting so perfect i could no longer read the book without the images of the actors that played these wonderful heroes. As with the actual men, many of these actors, not well known at the time, went on to amazing careers. What a great parallel. Thanks for many of the little secrets
@brucebrantley5692
@brucebrantley5692 Жыл бұрын
Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Main are featured in FM 22-100 Military Leadership, as an example of flexible military leadership. Two other battles described in that FM are Chancellorsville and the battle of the Ia Drang. At least they were when I was still in the Army 20 years ago.
@nigeh5326
@nigeh5326 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve really enjoyed these videos cheers from the UK 👍
@trumpetbart215
@trumpetbart215 3 жыл бұрын
This was such an enjoyable and insightful series of videos. Thanks so much for your passion and hard work.
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jetdoctn
@jetdoctn 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this enjoyed it immensely.
@wigglesft1574
@wigglesft1574 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 5 months late but I've really enjoyed this series and learned so much. Thank you for this! I look forward to watching your other series
@rickycalais3356
@rickycalais3356 2 жыл бұрын
Just finished your review of all 10 episodes. Fantastic. I will now watch Band of Brothers for the 4th time, but now with tons of background info to make the series even more interesting. Thanks for you efforts. (Btw… I am half Frederick on my mother’s side.)
@neilholmes8200
@neilholmes8200 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome series and great presentation. What I always look for in videos like this is that I learn something new, and I certainly did here, well done
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@neilholmes8200
@neilholmes8200 3 жыл бұрын
@@ReelHistory you're welcome, now I'm going to move onto the Gettysburg series
@SalSaldana123
@SalSaldana123 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful sir, thank you so much
@jimw966
@jimw966 3 жыл бұрын
This has been a fantastic discussion/review of this series. I have had this book since the early 90’s when it was published. It was amazing that a decade plus later we would get this from HBO. The most amazing thing is that this book came about because Stephen Ambrose lived near one of the men from this unit. Sometimes fate plays a hand in life 😃
@VernonWallace
@VernonWallace 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series. God bless you all.
@terrychawa7847
@terrychawa7847 20 күн бұрын
I watched your 10 episode reaction series in under two days. Very descriptive very informative. Great job
@bretcantwell4921
@bretcantwell4921 Жыл бұрын
My dad was AF and we stayed at the Hof in 75 when returning from Iran. We stayed there again twice in the early 80s, and once at the General Walker. It broke my heart to learn they'd both been demolished, but for several decades Jewish and eventually black service members were able to enjoy the finest accommodations of the Third Reich.
@TheApache101
@TheApache101 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series very insightful
@QuantumAscension1
@QuantumAscension1 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and awesome historical context you're providing here. You deserve way more subscribers
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We'll get there
@DarinGC
@DarinGC 3 жыл бұрын
This was a big one. The BoB series really hits home for me where 'the pacific' did not. The comradery of show had such great depth and the incite you gave added so much more value to the series and to the E company. I commend you and will be ordering one of the books you recommended.
@vincentklein4455
@vincentklein4455 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, ‚the pacific‘ was actually the one for me. I bought both ‚Helmet for my pillow‘ and ‚with the old breed‘ while it took me a few revisits to get some of the easy company books. I think the pacific is more personal to Lecky and Sledge (and of course basilone to a certain extent)
@Jakesepher265
@Jakesepher265 3 жыл бұрын
The thing about BoB is it’s about brotherhood. The pacific was about surviving through hell fueled by pure hatred on both sides
@fishodeath
@fishodeath 3 жыл бұрын
@@Jakesepher265 it's also (as reel history points out) largely thanks to the excellent record keeping and love that Winters had for his men that allowed such a coherent story come through. Maybe if 'Ack Ack' or another Marine officer had been able to stay with the 1st Marines through the war, we would have gotten a more cohesive story in the pacific, instead of relying largely on the accounts of the privates, which are naturally less comprehensive.
@history_loves_anime8927
@history_loves_anime8927 2 жыл бұрын
@@fishodeath I think the pacific delves more into the psychological effect of war because the men were fighting not just the japenese, but the elements, and their own minds as well. Sledge and Lecky's stories show that to a great extent about the toll the gruesome fighting took. As someone put it "things were done in the pacific that would not be contemplated in the european theatre."
@krisfrederick5001
@krisfrederick5001 3 жыл бұрын
From "Army Noodles with ketchup" to the Eagle's Nest...Epic Tale. P.S. I thought you said something entirely different, I'm in tears. 02:43 👀
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@lemonninja9932
@lemonninja9932 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing effort on these videos, really enjoyed every episode!!
@stevenquirk4502
@stevenquirk4502 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but I about pissed myself laughing at the reference to Indiana Jones. Thank you for that little reference. Awesome series and bits of info most others wouldn't know
@d.l.hemmingway3758
@d.l.hemmingway3758 3 жыл бұрын
I can understand SGT Powers feelings about his experiences. I have friends who served in Iraq, Panama, Afghanistan, even Vietnam who only talked about their experiences with those of us who were serving with them in the Army Guard like myself. In the case of the Second Gulf War and Afghanistan War the ones who served were ones I met after I was out of the Guard.
@astrirahadiputri3648
@astrirahadiputri3648 3 жыл бұрын
I still think this is not a reaction but a commentary. A good one at that 😊 love your explanation. I've made a wishlist of your books recommendation, and will buy it one by one (shipping cost to Indonesia is very pricey 😔) . I've finished you book Hang Tough and I love it so much. Thank you.
@tntkop
@tntkop 3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing the things that were sent home during WW2. As a police Bomb Technician in Oklahoma, I once had a call where the children of a WW2 combat photographer called our Bomb Squad after going through their father’s belongs after he had passed away. They found 15 live Japanese mortar rounds in a large camera case. . Their father served in the Pacific Theater of Operation. When we arrived on scene, I saw that the mortar rounds were still in camera case. On the outside of the case was his mother’s home address in Oklahoma City. It was hand written in what appeared to be white paint. It’s amazing that he was able to simply mail home live explosive rounds through regular mail. Now, the easiest way to dispose of the mortar rounds would have been to just leave them in the camera case and countercharge them. However, as the Bomb Squad Commander, I did not want to destroy that camera case. I wanted to preserve for the family, so they could have it krr error in their family. So, even though these mortar rounds were live and unstable, I suited up (donned the Bomb Suit), and remotely removed the mortar rounds and later countercharged them. Afterwards, I dug up the fragments from the mortar rounds and went back to that man’s house and presented him with the camera case and some of the mortar fragments. The man was almost brought to tears and profusely thanked me for what I had done. It was one of the most memorable events of my career.
@DATo_DATonian
@DATo_DATonian 3 жыл бұрын
You said something at the end of this video about Winters and Chamberlain being emblematic of all the officers who served in their respective wars. I have also considered something along that line often. I think it was Bill Guarnere who said at the conclusion of the series, "I'm just one small part of a big war, just one small part." I think the story of Easy Company serves as a microcosm of all of the men who fought in that war regardless of unit or branch of service. I think this group of men was chosen in part for the very reason you mentioned - Winters had a tremendous amount of data which he could (and did) contribute, first to Ambrose's book, and later to the production of the video; but also, of course, because it spoke to the bravery, valor, and dedication of the specific company whose history it documented. [EDIT] I forgot to complement you on an outstanding vetting of the series you have shared with us. Nice job!
@MililaniJag
@MililaniJag Жыл бұрын
Great analysis! My late uncle was a Toccoa man. A Staff Sergeant. Fox Co. Serving from the beginning to the end of the war. Bronze Star, Purple Heart w 1 bronze oak leaf cluster. etc. Cheers!
@MonkaPilot
@MonkaPilot 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Enjoyed the journey. Will you be reviewing The Pacific?
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, we're going to do some other films first but its in our future.
@fosterfuchs
@fosterfuchs Жыл бұрын
Despite my extensive viewing history on this subject, KZbin only today recommended Episode 1 of this series to me (April 2023). I made up for it, though. I binge watched all 10 episodes.
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory Жыл бұрын
We made this when we had less than 500 subs! Hopefully we're a bit less clunky now. Welcome aboard!
@fosterfuchs
@fosterfuchs Жыл бұрын
@@ReelHistory Thank you. Of course I've subscribed to your channel, too. I noticed you mentioned your goal of 1000 subscribers in some of the episodes, and saw how many you have now. Impressive growth!
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory Жыл бұрын
@@fosterfuchs, thank you!
@jtough7499
@jtough7499 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent from Ep.1 to 10! Thanks!
@ronaldtartaglia4459
@ronaldtartaglia4459 3 жыл бұрын
Great overview I learned so much more than I originally knew about the series and that part of World War II thank you very much I thoroughly enjoyed it great job!
@StevenFox80
@StevenFox80 3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to congratulate you on this awesome series! I learned A LOT and got so hooked, I watched all 10 videos in just two days. Didn't know Liebgott's confession was unclear. As far as I know, 'Liebgott' is a fairly common Jewish name (at least here in Germany), so I never questioned the fact.
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@clamum9648
@clamum9648 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I would say it's a pretty safe bet he was Jewish. The name and his attitude towards Germans, compared to others, I mean it just makes sense.
@joinjen3854
@joinjen3854 Жыл бұрын
​@ReelHistory Russ the actor who played Liebgott ( " Love God" in German), is a Scottish Catholic!!
@ericpennington6530
@ericpennington6530 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your series covering Band of Brothers, I learned so much, thank you. I think you should cover the series The Pacific another great show. I'd definitely watch.
@robertmoyer175
@robertmoyer175 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your next book about the 101st, “Hang Tough” was terrific.
@Joe-oo3xv
@Joe-oo3xv Жыл бұрын
These were great. I watch while on the road
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory Жыл бұрын
Hopefully as a passenger! 😄 but seriously, thanks!
@murphsave1
@murphsave1 2 жыл бұрын
Those kids are lucky to have this guy as their teacher
@ReelHistory
@ReelHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sidneysun5217
@sidneysun5217 3 жыл бұрын
the german general's speech definitely hit me pretty hard. it's not often you see the points of view of the enemy after all the previous episodes
@dongquixote7138
@dongquixote7138 8 ай бұрын
"For us, the storm has passed. The war is over. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return."
@larrywoofman8214
@larrywoofman8214 Жыл бұрын
You have done a remarkable job reviewing and analyzing the series "Band of Brothers". I would love to see you do the same in-depth study of the companion series produced by Tom Hanks, Stephen Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman, " The Pacific". I have always had a heart for the Marine Corps seeing that my dad and two of my uncles were Marines and think you would do their memory justice doing a study of this program as well. Thanks for the fine videos.
@mountainguy-jx7yv
@mountainguy-jx7yv 3 жыл бұрын
These reactions to this series is great and is obviously aided by your work and research into this specific series of event. I really hope you guys plan on doing the Pacific. That series is just as good as this and I'd be curious to see the actual historical deviations in that.
@airbornetrooper2452
@airbornetrooper2452 3 жыл бұрын
After we got back from the gulf war. because we were stationed in Germany we. got a free trip to Birches garden. That place was beautiful and we stood in same place that the101st airborne stood looking through the big glass window.
@IrishTechnicalThinker
@IrishTechnicalThinker 3 жыл бұрын
Every episode was excellent and full of interesting insightful information that I never knew because I read the book, although very good some crucial details are incorrect but you have covered done a tremendous job.
@FlankerJackChannel
@FlankerJackChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful series. Thank you.
@Topgunphoto
@Topgunphoto Жыл бұрын
This was great, now I need to watch the series again.
@jandrewhearne
@jandrewhearne 3 жыл бұрын
The points system was interesting to me because my two grandfathers were sent home at different times. One was an MP in Europe, but arrived in England early in the war. He never saw combat. He went home in 1945. My other grandfather went overseas in April of ‘44 and was at Angaur, Peleliu, and Leyte and was wounded. He only saw about a month of combat, but it was terrible. He went home in 1946.
@juliolozada344
@juliolozada344 3 жыл бұрын
Please do a review on The Pacific, it would be great to learn more about the war on the Pacific theater.
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