BAND OF BROTHERS | Part 10 :Points | First Time Watching | TV Reaction

[@Onlytheclouds]

There’s a lot of BoB reactions on KZbin but I gotta say…you guys really knocked it out of the park. This is how you react/edit properly to content like BoB.

[@RKnights]

Thanks for those kind words 🙂

[@protector4567]

Agree

[@johnwriter8234]

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[@pauldear6660]

Ditto.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Not for nothing 1989, but I was just scrolling down to say the same exact thing. I've seen a lot of these, and most are pretty good, but these guys here were by far the best I've watched. This is the blueprint for anyone that wants to give BoB a go. Easy Company deserves this kind of attention and honor. Winters face at the very end is a testament to what these guys went through and witnessed.

[@Matthew_Calmert]

"But I served in a company of heroes" It always gets me

[@jemrolapp]

There is a statue of Major Winters in Normandy that commemorates his leadership. It was dedicated in 2012. Unfortunately, Major Winters passed away in 2011. The quote (by Winters) on the monument reads, "Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men."

[@2104dogface]

it was to honor all JR officers who fought in normandy and they used his likeness. Winters didn't want it to honor just him

[@baneh1329]

@@2104dogface Which fits like a glove really

[@72mossy]

That's right, it's on the road between St Marie du mont and Utah beach, I've seen it.

[@ronaldg9238]

AS a Marine Corps Vet who went through multiple OIF and OEF deployments, there's not a day that goes where I don't feel guilty that I made it home and friends I served with did not. I try to work my ass of to make their sacrifice worth it and make them proud. #SemperFidelis

[@RKnights]

Thank you for your service Ronald. Truly appreciate what you have done and the sacrifices you have endured.

[@kilomike5788]

Rahhh

[@C-Russ]

R Knights in the house! Happy Memorial Day! It’s been an honor and a pleasure to accompany you on this ride gentlemen. God bled all of you and your families!

[@RKnights]

Hey Russ! How you doing?!

[@C-Russ]

@@RKnights Oh just living the life of a working man! About to listen to the edited version live while at work!! Much love you guys! Can’t wait to see what’s in store in the future!! 😎

[@julienn8844]

Many thanks to all our vets this memorial day. Thanks to our fans who followed us on this stupendous journey. Please if you like this series, join us on our other adventures such as Star Trek TOS. If you dont seem interested in our other series, please suggest us something to your liking! We are R knights together! Much love to all. ✌

[@koreyflinton1874]

This adds to the saying that they were "the greatest generation" and I could not agree more. These men and women who took part in this great war helped define the world that we know today. Could you imagine if this generation did not step up and fight with the vigor that they had?! This world today would possess an evil that none of us could comprehend...I am in aww of them and obsessed with their sacrifice and those who came after. Forever grateful!

[@falsenostalgia-shannon]

The baseball scene with Winters’ voiceover about what various guys did after they went home already made me cry 20+ years ago- now it’s even MORE emotional because most were still alive and we’re referred to in the present tense. And now, well… 😭 Then, the very end with the actual men is even MORE heartbreaking now.

[@honeeybeea]

You have to watch the documentary "We stand alone together" it's details more about Band of Brothers with the actual men, it's really powerful.

[@hubbabubba8083]

“We Stand Alone Together” is an awesome follow up interview the creators of band of brothers had where they interview all of the vets including Winters, Malarkey, Guarnere and more! It’s well worth a watch if you can!

[@kathleenohare8770]

Yesterday the history Channel had Band of Brothers on and I watched it again...I'm glad to have taken this journey with you

[@catherinelw9365]

Great reaction, guys. It never fails to bring tears to my eyes, no matter how many times I’ve seen it. Don’t you feel like you became a part of Easy? So excited to see your reaction to We Stand Alone and The Pacific!

[@Easy_Skanking]

Of all the episodes in this series, this one hits closest home for me. My paternal grandfather died after the war was over. He was helping fly GI's out of the theater of war and his plane went down. He died of his burns days later. After going through and seeing all that they did to die from an accident is just tragic. Peace to you guys...

[@lizgreer6888]

Man that ending quote... "...I served in the company of heroes." Gets me every time 😢 😭 These men are the real super heroes

[@natskivna]

Growing up, I knew of course that my father had served in WWII. But as he never spoke of his experiences, I never heard much about them. My dad died in 1999, and Band of Brothers came out in 2001. I started to try to learn as much as I could about him and discovered he was also Airborne...Glider Trooper, 194th Glider Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne (my avatar here on You Tube is their shoulder patch)...and his first combat experience was about 10 miles further west of Foy in a little town called Flamierge at the same time Easy Company was fighting in Foy. In 3 days, his unit took 50% casualties. I can't even imagine... This series made it possible for me to understand maybe just a little of what my dad experienced as an 18/19 year old man in 1945 and I will be grateful for it till the day I die. I only wish I knew more about his experiences. Maybe it's better I don't. I don't know. Cheers for the fine reaction. :)

[@RKnights]

Thank you for sharing your story. I can't tell you how this show has changed us and the best thing is that here on KZbin our viewers have been able to share with us their stories. We feel honor that you and others shared your stories with us. Cheers and thanks

[@OZAHS1959]

Are you active in the Scions of the 17th Airborne Division? My Dad was 193-D GIR , walked into the bulge with 55 guys in his platoon and 45 days later he was one of only 5 left to walk out. The 193rd was then merged into the 194th GIR before Operation Varsity. My Dad may have known yours. Our Scions organization is dedicated to keeping the memory of the 17th ABD alive. Hope you can join us.

[@ginjamutha]

According to Winters, Speirs held a banquet in honour of the surgeon who saved Grant’s life while they were still in Austria. Apparently Col Sink told Speirs he should have just shot the private (“that son of a bitch”) who had shot Sgt Grant. When they found the guy he was sexually assaulting a young woman. For anyone who might be interested, there are some great channels on YT with BoB content. The History Underground channel is brilliant - they visit many of the sites where Easy Company trained and fought during the War including Currahee, Normandy and Bastogne. Also, the HBO Max channel recently produced a full series of podcasts for every episode with interviews with the actors, producers, directors etc, including Tom Hanks. Great reaction guys. It was enjoyable and emotional to go on the journey with you.

[@2104dogface]

too bad JD teamed up Dorr. on the E co. stuff that guy needs a kick in the nuts

[@dene39]

Dont be praising Speirs. He shot the unnarmed PoWs

[@2104dogface]

@@dene39 so did many others on all sides. heck i had a long drunken conversation on that with Wild Bill during the 50th annversiry battle of the bulge event in PA as he killed alot of germans too hence how he earned his nickname

[@stever3145]

They were under orders not to take prisoners on D -Day

[@dene39]

@@stever3145 Then don't take them. Bill killed his in action. Germans were executed for similar actions after the war. I have nothing but respect for the people who fought in WWII, spoke to many over the years. But you can't have one rule for one and ignore the other

[@lawrencewestby9229]

My favorite line from this episode was said by the General interviewing Winters (Maj. Gen. Elbridge Chapman, commander 13th Airborne Div.), "Bastards took your company away." Chapman was a company commander in WWI and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and a Silver Star. Even with two stars and being a division commander he probably still looked back at his company commander days as his most rewarding.

[@chipkolat4055]

the sad thing is there as of now is only 1 surviving Easy Company man left Bradford Freeman who fought fought with easy from the jump into Normandy till Noville were he was WIA and didnt make back to easy company till after the war ended.

[@alexlim864]

9:00 Say what you will about the ethics of giving a man with a drinking problem the run of a liquor cellar, Winters’ giving Nixon the keys to Goering’s liquor collection was probably one of the best bro moves of the 20th century. 29:00 As of now, the only surviving member of the WW2 complement of Easy Company is Bradford C. Freeman (born 1924), who attained the rank of Private, First Class. The second to the last surviving member, and the last surviving commissioned officer, was Edward Shames. (He was seen in Episode 4, telling the troops to “Get moving” in the midst of a crowd of celebrating Dutch, and again in Episode 7, when Winter said that he, Shames, had been watching too many war movies.) Edward Shames was 99 when he passed away on December 3, 2021, and had attained the rank of Colonel. 34:45 The quote Winters said was actually from a letter written by Mike Ranney, one of Easy Company's sergeants. Gentlemen of Easy Company, and all the other soldiers you represented - thank you. Thank you for your service. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. And guys - thank you for your reactions. It was a joy to have reviewed this series with you, and for you to share your experiences for the entire ride. Currahee!

[@RKnights]

Thanks for joining us on this ride! Plus, that was a great bro move!!!

[@purplegorilla9592]

I think your reactions to this show were one of the best on youtube. You guys got it, analyzed it and were thoughtful about all of it.

[@RKnights]

We truly appreciate your words. We are who we are. I knew we needed to start a reaction channel because every time I see a show or a movie with the boys the feelings were genuine. This is what we are on and off the camera. Stick around for other reactions and help us grow :-)

[@mcolem05]

Very appropriate to release this final reaction on Memorial Day. We'll never forget these heroes.

[@bryter00]

We owe that generation everything.

[@RJKookie]

I saw BoB when it first aired on HBO. I remembered 9/11 happened and the 2nd episode was postponed for a week or two, but when HBO resumed showing the series the show itself just took on a whole new meaning. History deserves to be remembered and this has been a great start for you guys… I’d like to suggest “Taking Chance” (2009) with Kevin Bacon. A military spouse highly recommended this movie to me a few years ago. The film is criminally underrated. “Glory” is shown in schools - this one should be as well! You guys should definitely consider it for a reaction! 💜

[@RJKookie]

Also recommending more war films: “Black Hawk Down” // “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” // “American Sniper” // “Lone Survivor” It’s really cool that you guys react to The Twilight Zone… my dad & I love watching this show together .. maybe also add Columbo to some of your reactions? … and classic Hollywood films - which would be awesome! “Lawrence of Arabia” is my favorite classic 🎥 “The Best Years of Our Lives” is fantastic - esp after watching BoB & The Pacific - you need to watch this film.

[@kathleenohare8770]

The sacrifices made by those who stood on the fields, shed their blood for the sake of freedom....freedom has never been free the cost has and always will be paid, by the soldiers and their families...I thank those who sacrificed in the past, the present and God help us the future.

[@MaceGill]

Every single WWII vet that I've ever spoken to has all agreed that they weren't heroes ... The men they served with were the real heroes.

[@kristymcdowell6185]

Oh lord. I’m sobbing!!!!!! BOB will always have a special place in my heart. I live outside of south Philly where babe hefron and Bill Guarnere are from. The have a statue in South Philly Of Bill. He was loved by everyone.

[@2104dogface]

Bill & Babe were great i was in E/506th living history unit we had them at events spent alot of time sitting and drinking with them

[@kristymcdowell6185]

@@2104dogface that’s amazing!!!!! Ugh I can’t even imagine. God bless you sir ❤️❤️

[@2104dogface]

@@kristymcdowell6185 well sadly there is new BS happening for Wild Bill as a few of his items that were stolen and ended up in a privte collection in Getteysburg is now about to be destoryed. Eric Dorr planes to cut up his resever chute to sell sections for a special deal with his new book he put out about Speirs. Bill's family is up in arms.

[@kristymcdowell6185]

@@2104dogface that’s absolutely terrible. How can someone do that? All about getting more money for yourself. Smh. Ugh that makes me sick. Cutting up his parachute?

[@2104dogface]

@@kristymcdowell6185 Dorr has the ego about being the guy with all the E co items and wants to become the expret but he has only meet Freeman the last living E co. vet. most of the Winter items were swindled (some items were sold at acution way before all the fame) from him by Jake Powers who also stole Bills items. that were sold to a collector in TN, Dorr paid 6 figurs for the items and then used that to give him credit with the other vets and families along with 2 of buddies M.B. & R.R. who would sweet talk them ID who is in need of $$ and Dorr swings in with the $$ to make the offer. he paid Babe's daughter for his jump jacket and other items but likes to claim that they were donated as he's such a great guy. and he's been teaming up with guys on youtube and they love him. he is the prime example of the type of people Winter's and them HATED just wanted to make $$ off them

[@crimson5462]

To watch you guys react the way you did to this show is powerful. This show is everything and your reactions showed how powerful this show is. just subscribed to you.

[@RKnights]

Welcome to the channel. :-)

[@chetstevens4583]

In addition to the documentary which you mentioned you should know there is Ron Livingston's (Nix) Video Diary which is a ten parter that runs like 30 minutes which shows how the actors prepared to play these rolls and took a basic training mini camp to learn how to act like soldiers. Whole thing can be found on KZbin and I recommend it highly.

[@catherinelw9365]

Actually, Winters was relaying a story sent to him in a letter from Mike Raney about the grandson asking if he was a hero in the war.

[@johngingras]

This series is an amazing journey that's very important for people to see. Thanks for the viewing! Also made by Spielberg and Hanks is The Pacific. I'd recommend watching it as well. It is super difficult but also an important history to know.

[@cheyennepeterson6499]

Alex is so sweet and so me I cry everytime I watch band of brothers with my grandpa and he tells me stories about him being in the war I love it always puts tears in my eyes after watching band of brothers and then hearing stories about the war from someone who was in it that is important in my life I love you guys y'all are the best I work and I'm engaged to someone who loves attention so I can only watch your KZbin channel the day after, at night time or when my fiancee goes to work so that's why I'm a day late sorry hope y'all had a great memorial weekend and have a wonderful week

[@xXTheVigilantXx]

That last comment by Winter's about serving in a company of heroes always tears me up.

[@powellpker]

Thats a man trying to hold in tears right there.. I know the feeling that last bit always gets me. Love the reaction its so real respect guys

[@scorpiolady73]

Yep. That is the feeling. Thank you for this episode. I fall apart when Winter's says "I served in a company of heroes". Wonderful series, wonderful post.

[@herrgeo2361]

Thanks for sharing your band of brothers journey with us. One of my favorite shows, I love seeing people react to it.

[@kathleenohare8770]

The greatest compliment anyone can do is go to your nearest VA hospital, VA club and talk to them and thank them

[@catherinelw9365]

I have flowers placed on the graves of some of the veterans buried at Arlington (won’t say who as some are from The Pacific- spoiler) every Memorial Day. Never forget. 💔

[@kathleenohare8770]

@@catherinelw9365 that's wonderful that you do that.....never forget...

[@catherinelw9365]

@@kathleenohare8770 Yes, we must never forget… 🇺🇸

[@Manolo0528]

The ending comment from Winters about “serving in a company of heroes” that came from a letter from Mike Rainey. Ep1 Currahue--the Sgts being yelled at by Sink for writing their letters. Sink ordered one out of the regiment then busted Sgt Rainey to Private & ordered everyone out. Ep 2 Day of Days-attack on Brecourt; the soldier who climbed a tree to start firing from was Rainey.

[@nickstansell7700]

God bless those brave men, Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@barbarosa5299]

Happy Memorial Day fellas. Love your reactions. No bullshit, you should watch "The Pacific" next. It's a little different then B of B, but in the same vein. You'll love it too, guaranteed.

[@jp1170]

The Pacific is just as good and at also touches on the human aspects much more. You guys will love it. I definitely recommend you watch it!!

[@Bawookles]

Thanks so much for such heartfelt and great reactions to this incredible miniseries.

[@D-Wells0203]

Ron Livingston shot a behind the scenes video diary while making this series. It shows what the actors went through to prepare for this series. You can find it on KZbin. Really interesting and I hope you check it out. Great reactions!

[@vinniemoran7362]

You guys are the best. Incredibly genuine reactions from start to finish. Bless you. :))

[@RKnights]

Thanks for watching with us and those kind words :-)

[@ssj002]

Nice touch timing the final episode to release on Memorial Day! I also strongly recommend Hacksaw Ridge. Also, The Outpost on Netflix is remarkable because some the actors are actually veterans of the battle, and the post-credit interviews are eye-opening and inspiring.

[@neilpaine9063]

How anyone can stay dry eyed after the" Company of heroes " story is beyond me. Rewatching this series with you guys has been great due in no small part to your empathy with service personnel. Felt from across the pond 👏👏. Looking forward to " We stand alone together"

[@barrycollier7451]

" We stand alone" is the band of brothers documentary . It's got a ton of interviews with the soldiers of Easy Company. Check it out. All the soldiers are now deceased.

[@psychobetha]

9:30 their budget averaged $12.5 million *per episode* in 2001 (about $20 million today) for a total cost of $125 million ($206m today).

[@kuyaks]

Freeman is the last surviving enlisted member of easy.. Winters died 2011.. awesome final episode guys.. man that's one of the greatest series of all time.. rewatched it a couple of times and still bring tears to my eyes.. more power and God bless!

[@garylogan3640]

I just finished watching your reactions, great job guys. With this being the anniversary of D-Day, I am going to do what I do every year on the 6th, re-watch the entire series, plus the docudrama "Ike" starring Tom Selleck as Dwight D. Eisenhower during the planning of Operation Overlord.

[@REXXltm14]

Little note about the officer that surrendered to Winters, Winters took the pistol, in the Band of Brothers documentary as says when he examined the gun he realized it had never been fired, and he kept it that way, cause thats how it should be

[@BostonIce37]

A few months ago I read there was one guy left. Bradford Freeman is 98 and was a mortar man with ez company. The last officer to pass away was Edward Shames in Dec 2021

[@carlanderson7618]

Thanks for sharing guys

[@jayvdub5390]

Im starting the last episode with you guys now. I certainly feel that you've experienced a similar journey as me so many years ago. Gl to y'all onyour journey. More thsn anything, thanks!

[@RKnights]

😀😀😀

[@SeanHendy]

Where do I even begin? My Grandfather was in the British Army. He landed on the beaches on D Day and served in Europe, including the liberation of Belgium, till after the War, until he was demobbed in 1946. I was 18 when he died and sadly never really got the chance to talk to him about his time in the Army, the significance of which will become clear. There are a few very short anecdotes I remember him telling, including being behind enemy lines, cut off from his unit. I'm also pretty certain he had a bullet wound on his wrist, but other family members don't remember him saying anything. He could never forgive the Japanese for the treatment of the POWs. My Dad was a 'lifer' as we say. He served 39 years, from the age of 16 as a soldier, through all the ranks, to Lieutenant Colonel by the time he retired aged 55. He would then go on to work another 10 years in our equivalent of the Department of Defence. His career took him all over the world, between 1959 and 1998 including Malaya during the emergency, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, Malawi, Africa, Brunei, Guyana, Cyprus, to name just a few. I then went on to serve 11 years, finishing as a Captain, spending over 3 years on active operations including Northern Ireland, the Kosovo War and Iraq. My branch of the Army, like many others, saw numerous casualties during our time in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, and there are over 20 names I remember on our equivalent of Memorial Day. I turn 50 in a few days, and Winter's monologue at the end, detailing what the survivors went on to do with their lives was especially poignant as I similarly reflect on those I served with. Colleagues who saw action in the Falklands War, in the Gulf War 1991, Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan, some having been in multiple conflicts and wars, just over a longer time span. I am reminded of people like Dougie, an absolute warrior. He had seen action in Northern Ireland and the Gulf War 1991, Bosnia, and when we were preparing for Kosovo, tried to get his leaving papers withdrawn. He couldn't face not being there with us. Dougie went on to serve with the Transport Police, but never made it to 50. Numerous others have also passed, far too young. My second commanding officer, died a few years ago after battling cancer. He was only 58. Others barely made it past 40. I've often thought that to have gotten through all they did, to have spent so much time in harms way, that they deserved far more years than they ultimately had. I am reminded of the time I bumped into two WWII veterans. One a paratrooper, the other one of the original SAS. It was an honour to just be in their presence. By then I had already spent time in Northern Ireland and was back from the Kosovo War, we had a brief chat, I shook their hands and thanked them. At the end of the conversation, one of them remarked how he couldn't do what I was doing. That it was different in his day, they knew who the enemy was. It was much easier back then. (They were referring to the then current counter terrorist operations and non conventional warfare). Their humility was overwhelming. They were making light of what they had done. That they had it easy. I had no more words. I could feel my eyes misting up. I just about managed to thank them once more before heading off to my car where I sat for at least 10 minutes, tears flowing down my face. They were a remarkable generation that fought in WWII and there have also been others since. You have to remember that the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were far longer than WWII, (as was Vietnam), but WWII there was so much more at stake, in my humble opinion, and that's why I think we owe it to make sure they are never forgotten.

[@RKnights]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Thank you and your family for your service. I can't even begin to imagine going through what you and all combat vets have gone through and the sacrifices that were made in the name of freedom. We here have a healthy respect not just for the soldiers but also for their families. I know that these shows and movies cannot accurately paint the picture of what truly happened but it's important to honor these men and all soldiers. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us. I wish you and yours a long, fruitful, and happy life sir. God bless

[@RedSinter]

🎉❤ As many times às I've seen this series, 25 times easy, I breakdown and cry like a baby when they reveal who was who and their words, regardless of how many times. I look forward to the coming series on the Army Air Corp by Hanks and Spielberg it will be eye opening. As few realize more air crews died in something like 9 months of the Air Champaign than died in the entire war. l think it was 25k.

[@donk8472]

dont forget to watch "we stand alone together" and meet the remaining E Co. survivors.

[@casperh9750]

Sadly, almost none if not all of the boys of Easy Company are still alive today. But I'm sure wherever they are, they probably are happy that they are remembered through this show. Great reaction, guys.

[@jamesa4793]

In the book, Easy company turned over the I company shooter to the military police after they beat him senseless. In the stockade the MPs woke him up and then beat him unconscious again.

[@StephenHooper-p1i]

Spandau Prison had only seven inmates in it after the Nuremberg Trial, and it stayed open until just after its last inmate died in 1987. That inmate was Hitler's second in command, Rudolf Hess. Right after he died, the prison was razed.

[@sandbagger57]

The second series is The Pacific. It is excellent and based on the combat memoirs of several marines. It is tougher and more brutal. They have finished the third series Masters of The Air. It may be on at the end of the year. It is about the bomber crews who flew out of England from Donald L. Millers book Masters of The Air. You should see on KZbin when the show won the Emmy Award with all the men at a hotel connected to the show. Also see the interview with Tom Hanks after he attends the Memorial Service for Major Winters.

[@TYinNH]

Loved it guys. I actually watched the entire series Sunday on The History Channel. No but I served in a company of heroes gets me every time!! Not many have reacted but I really hope you can react to Taking Chance with Kevin Bacon. It is the story of the USMC Military Escort Officer. It shows you what goes on behind closed doors after a military member is killed. Very emotional.

[@RKnights]

Thanks for being with us on this ride

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

I'm a little surprised that the History Channel still plays actual history shows these days. And without trying to insert any UFO conspiracy theories or Bible stories!

[@fishergifts]

The Great Raid is another true story WW2 movie. It's a rescue mission for POWs.

[@Lagartofero]

That last part with Winters telling about his grandson's question, it never fails to make my eyes wet. Not once after all these years since I first watched the show

[@blink182tothestars2]

Next up "The Pacific"cant wait to join you guys all the journey

[@MikeGill87]

One of the best TV shows ever, that's for sure...

[@hmsljj]

Great reactions to a great series. Thanks guys.

[@RKnights]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@apedosmil06]

Been great going on this ride with you boys. Whether you react or not you have to watch We Stand Alone Together, it’s a documentary about Easy Company with them telling their story in their own words.

[@barrycollier7451]

The ending gets me every time. Whether it's the 100th time I've seen it.

[@dirus3142]

Very good timing on releasing the final episode on Memorial day. I'm glad you guys enjoyed, and most importantly, invested yourselves into, and learned from the series. There is another episode to watch. It's an hour episode collecting more of the interviews with the men. Some of which you do not see in the series. It's worth a watch. Also Heffron and Guarnere made a trip to Europe. You can find footage of that on youtube. Next series to watch is The Pacific. It's the companion to Band of Brothers. It's a must watch. Recommended films to watch. WW2 HBO's The Tuskegee Airmen. This is about the Tuskegee Airmen, the famous Red Tails. George Lucas' Red Tails is sub par, watch this instead. The Big Red 1 Fallows a rifle squad in the 1st Infantry division through WW2. The Dirty Dozen A team of convicted solders sentenced to life, or death, get a second chance at redemption if they go on a suicide mission. Empire of the Son A young English boy's experience after Japan takes over Shanghai, and becomes a POW. The Great Escape The story of American and British POWs escaping a prison camp The Longest day It's the D-Day of the Normandy invasion (highly recommend reading the book of the same title) A Bridge To Far It's Operation Market Garden seen in episode 4 of BoB. (highly recommend reading the book of the same title.)Also staring every leading man at that time.

[@greggross8856]

They're all gone now. The last survivor of Easy Company, Bradford Freeman, passed away this month.

[@yomangfoo1]

Manly tears are always shed on that last one.

[@hunterherring2647]

This make me view the dropping of the nukes in Japan a bit differently. To think of how much more suffering all of these solders would have to go through invading mainland Japan is unthinkable. That surrender was a breath of relief for them. Thank goodness the Emperor pushed for that and decided differently than the men around him wanting to keep going.

[@samanderson7745]

Grant did, in fact, survive his wounds. His recovery was long and proved incomplete as he had lingering issues with his speech and some nerve damage in his arm. He and his wife owned a tobacco store until his death in the mid 80's. Winters actually kept the sidearm given to him by the German officer and after inspecting it realized that it had never been fired. He kept it with him until his death. As of December of 2021 there is still one surviving member, Bradford Freeman. His part was cast in the series but had no speaking parts. As of that last update he still lives in Mississippi.

[@roddyjo.76]

You guys hafta watch The Pacific next!

[@MysterClark]

Am I the only one who kept checking his phone because of the little vibrations going off from one of their phones by the mic? I was like, "Who is sending me a message? No one even likes me..." But thank you for taking us on this journey. Great to see your guys' reactions. Everyone should see this series, in my opinion.

[@RKnights]

I'm sorry about that. That was my (Ray) phone. I forgot I left it on the table.

[@Ozai75]

When they were filming Band of Brothers, they invited Dick Winters to come out to the place where they were filming, and as recalled by one of the actors. "Dick was a small guy, 5'5, 5'6" at most, and we all were in the back of a the truck with the tarp down. And they brought him (Dick) over and he pulled up the canvas that was down over the back of the truck and when he saw us, his face drained of color completely. He turned around, and left and flew back to America. They told us that when he'd lifted the canvas he said 'It was like staring at a group of ghosts.'"

[@2104dogface]

talked with Bill and Babe when they got back from visiting the set they had some stories , Bill gave Babe some crap for his cameo in eps. 5

[@catherinelw9365]

Winters was 5’11” during the war, but old age shrinks you. Pinterest has tons of photos of Easy. I saw Winters’ Army ID card that shows his height, weight, etc…

[@2104dogface]

@@catherinelw9365 yeah was a little taller than 5'6'' i got some pic's with him and i am 5'6''ish

[@Ozai75]

@@catherinelw9365 Yeah it does. I think the guy who was telling the story was one of the taller guys, like 6'2" or so. And at that time, Winters had probably already lost a few inches. Plus the perspective of seeing him from being up in the back of a truck (being four feet off the ground) would make anyone really look small.

[@micko11154]

Thoroughly enjoy watching with you guys! Have a good look at Danger Close, a movie about the real Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam. It stars Travis Fimmel who plays Ragnar from Vikings it's seriously good! Cheers and thanks from Australia!

[@RKnights]

Thanks for hanging with us and much love to our brothers and sisters form Australia :-)

[@pauldear6660]

You guys did a great job and I loved your reactions. I'm glad that you will be watching "We Stand Alone Together". I have subscribed. All the best to you from England.

[@RKnights]

Much love to all our brothers and sisters from across the pond. 😀😀😀

[@mikecarson9528]

A great finale reaction. Looking forward to future reactions to the Pacific and others you mentioned.

[@Manolo0528]

Yes Sgt Grant survived. He was partially paralyzed in one of his arms & he had a speech problem. Spiers said he didn’t shoot the guy because he wasn’t 100% certain he was the right guy. It was the right guy. Turns out the guy had a running buddy that day. The guy testified that the 2 spent the day off/on drinking & even smoked a marijuana joint together. The buddy was with him when the soldier shot the Germans. The buddy left to get help & was not there when the soldier shot the British major or Grant. The soldier was court-martialed, convicted & sentenced to life in military prison. However shortly afterwards he was released & given a dishonorable discharge.

[@tomperrone7659]

Great reaction guys. Check out We were soldiers. Mel Gibson is the lead role , it’s the true story about a battle in the Vietnam war.

[@eddietorres1000]

On Episode 2 when Easy Company attacked those German Howitzers on a French Farm well Richard Winters made Friends with the owners of that Farm and Remained Friends with that French Family until his Death and every year he went to France Winters would visit them. A few years ago there was a Statue of Richard Winters dedicated in Normandy

[@germanfamily5838]

The pacific is a great series . Some good movies are midway, enemy at the gate, windtalkers, fury

[@Asticek]

the part with the sideram was changed a bit in reality, the surrendering German was a Major like Winters. The sidearm that he offered as his formal surrender was a Walther PP (a long-barreled version of James Bond’s famous Walther PPK), which Winters accepted and afther a closer check it was realized, this pistol had never been fired, In an interview for HBO, Winters showed the pistol and recounted the German’s surrender and said : There was no blood on it. That’s the way all wars should end: with an agreement with no blood on it. And I assure you this pistol has never, never been fired since I’ve had it and it will not be fired.

[@catherinelw9365]

We Stand Alone will show them at reunions. You will also hear many more stories from Easy veterans who were not portrayed in the series due to time and character restraints. It will enrich your experience.

[@ichbinich8738]

Saving Private Ryan please… ❤️ Love your reactions guys. This is the best mini series ever. I love each character.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

Spandau Prison is where the major German convicted war criminals who were not hanged were imprisoned. Albert Speer, Rudolf Hess, Karl Dönitz, etc.

[@gerardjimenez9047]

Happy Memorial Day

[@specialopssoldier1]

you guys should react to this 1970 movie Patton. its a great movie about this badass General name George S. Patton Jr...and btw @14:39 he is actually not jewish..hes catholic. i cant remember why they chose jewish in the movie but in real life he is actually catholic. i believe his mother is catholic

[@catherinelw9365]

His mother was Jewish, father was Catholic. Although he was raised Catholic, he is still considered Jewish in Judaism as it’s passed from the mother.

[@boomhaueroo8703]

Don't forget the Thin Red Line. Or Full Metal Jacket. Or Apocalypse Now. Or Das Boot Or 1917. Or M.A.S.H ... movie or TV series. Or Platoon. Or The Killing Fields. I could go on but wont.

[@RKnights]

Thanks for that list :-)

[@FranciscoGarcia-ze5hg]

Watch "We Stand Alone Together" a documentary they showed after BOB finished with real footage and more interviews with the men from Easy Company

[@americanfreedomlogistics9984]

Austria really is just that beautiful.

[@VogonPoet67]

I wish we had someone with the character and courage of Dick Winters to choose from in a Presidential election.

[@catherinelw9365]

That generation is gone now… 😢

[@rhg3rd]

Fantastic reactions to this series guys. Can't recommend the real life documentary "We Stand Alone Together" highly enough. It is the perfect way to wrap up the series. You guys especially would love that documentary. Would be great to see you react to it.

[@aweebunny]

What an awesome series.

[@forgevet26]

Excellent journey with you guys through this series, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE react to their documentary ‘we stand alone together’ before starting ‘the pacific’ it caps everything off superbly. Also another film suggestion for you about the air war in ww2 watch ‘Memphis belle’ got loads of star actors in and based loosely about a real American bomber and it’s crew finishing its tour.

[@RKnights]

We are happy you have joined us for this journey. We will be reacting to the documentary

[@setenos2439]

You guys should also consider reacting to Generation Kill. It's similar to Band Of Brothers in quality, but it covers the Iraq Invasion after 9/11. It's absolutely grounded in reality and one of the characters literally plays himself in the show. It follows a group of Marine Recon troops during a much more modern war, and the depiction of soldiers is probably the most realistic portrayal I have ever seen in any form of cinema.

[@farhanhussain5538]

25:03 And. 26:42 gets me everytime

[@dustingill4202]

Yall.should watch Generation Kills. It's kinda labeled as the 3rd in these docuseries Band Of Brothers next Pacific and last Generation Kill with the Iraq War. Very well written. As a USMC Vet I'm excited for these next two. Noted: Pacific is alot more.grittyer

[@filibertoarteaga9571]

You won my subscription great i work f you want to see the D day invasion try The Longest Day it shows the generals on both sides many great actors John Wayne, Robert Mitchum and many more

[@RKnights]

I am happy to hear that we won your subscription. We just finish reacting to part one of The Pacific and it will be up soon