Saving Private Ryan | First Time Watching | REACTION - LiteWeight Reacting

[@LiteWeightReacting]

THANK YOU to all who have served and have sacrificed to protect my rights so I can live this wonderful life! I try my best to earn it every day.

[@ericcouch]

As a Veteran of Desert Storm, I appreciate you and it was a tremendous honor and privilege to serve.

[@DTSWVP]

Thank you for your service, God bless you and your family and all of our military past, present and future!!!

[@jasontaylor1147]

If you want to go on a great WWII binge, you need to check out Band of Brothers and the Pacific and Schindler's List. You will not be disappointed.

[@tanelviil9149]

omg no no .-.- not another totally mainstream movie... stop it. instead react to SIN CITY 2005 NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN 2007 CHILDREN OF MEN 2006 THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO 2011 LAW ABIDING CITIZEN 2009 WARRIOR 2011 DONNIE DARKO 2001

[@D-Tenebros]

Kilo co. 3rd battalion, 1st Marines, 11th MEUSOC, Desert Storm vet here... thank you for reacting to this magnificent movie... we wept with you.

[@Stuffthatsfunny1]

Obligatory You should watch Band of Brothers comment

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Okay! Thank you!!!

[@charlesperkins1555]

​@LiteWeightReacting the band of brothers series is a great but hard watch. You just watched the soldiers landing on the beach on D day. The Band of Brothers follows the airborne as they landed behind the Germans the night before D day.

[@Mnkeys]

I hate recommendation comments, they get annoying as hell. I also dislike war movies usually (grew up with a Dad that loved them). HOWEVER. It's genuinely incredible and one of the best shows ever made. ​@@LiteWeightReacting

[@boki1693]

@@charlesperkins1555 Yes and the 101st Airborne is maybe the most famous unit of the war. I mean, I am far from a military scholar but I heard of them long before this movie or Band was ever made. The Pacific for me is even harder.

[@bujin1977]

Obligatory "I second this" comment.

[@EdwardBrock-l4t]

My Dad is under one of those crosses, and I remember the moment that the officer knelt and handed the folded flag to my mother, her tears, and his salute to her, in honor of my father... He was a good man and he indeed "earned it".

[@valestrafox89]

I’m not American( I’m Irish) , but my love & respect & thanks to your father & all his brothers & sisters in arms / any branch of the military for their heroic actions & sacrifices to stop such an evil from taking over the world. Due to a medical condition I have, had the Nazis successfully won the war, I would have been killed as an infant due to their belief that the less than genetically perfect shouldn’t get to live. Love and blessings from the Emerald Isle to you & your loved ones 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JamesGardner-lr3ro]

​@valestrafox89 the Irish our long loved American icons here in America..thanks for your support and you always have ours..united state marine (retired)

[@luketimewalker]

EdwardBrock, Frenchman here. Please tell me the name of your dad. I want to go the the Coleville cemetery - perhaps next year. Eternal gratitude.

[@Gunnar001]

Something I noticed rewatching this movie is how Ryan's wife at the end reads the name John H. Miller as if she's never heard of him before. This implies Ryan never spoke to any of his family about what happened all those years ago.

[@harryballsak1123]

My grandfather was involved in D-day. It happened to be 3 days after his 23rd birthday. I tried asking him about the war once but he would never talk about it. My grandma told me that years earlier he told her she could ask him about it one time then never to bring it up again and she told me to never ask him about it again. But what she told me the first scene pretty much is what he experienced. He died in 1993 so 5 years before the movie came out but I doubt he would have watched it anyway.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

You've noticed over several reactions over the years the same thing!

[@TheCoolwhipped]

That's because he felt ashamed that there was a group of men who were dedicated to bringing him home and they almost all were killed in order for him to make it home. He has the absolute worst cases of imposter syndrome and survivors guilt.

[@_Chipster]

@@TheCoolwhipped Or maybe like a lot of combat veterans, he also didn't discuss it with his family because: A) he didn't want to relive the experiences by talking about them, B) He didn't want mom and sister to know about the things that he saw and he had to do to survive., or C) he wasn't a SEAL in the 21st century so he never wrote a book.

[@IAmNotARobotPinkySwear]

Good catch!

[@Mo0kie]

My high school history teacher served. I ran into him a year after I graduated. He said he was so proud to have heard that I enlisted, then I told him I had gotten into the same regiment that he was in. It was crazy to see how fast he went from acting like a teacher to a brother. Miss that guy! Happy teachin' Lite!

[@Stix-24]

It took decades for my grandfather to talk about his experiences during WWII. It was only after I joined the military and was preparing for my first deployment that he opened up about his time as an infantryman in Europe to include stroming the beaches at Normandy and finding the Buchenwald concentration camp. I'd seen movies, documentaries and read dozens of books about WWII, but the look in his eyes as he spoke is something I'll never forget. He never discussed the war with his wife (my grandmother) or his daughters, only to my father and I before we left on our first deployments. When I returned from that deployment, he didn't ask any questions or want any details, but I will say, I've never been held in a tighter embrace in my life. He never saw the movie Saving Private Ryan, but based on what he described to me - I picture him on those landing craft and in the in the fields of France. It pains my heart to see what they gave so much for slipping away day-by-day.

[@tommack9395]

My father was born in '21, passed away in 2010... He was a T-Sgt in the V Corp, in the first wave on Omaha... Among the first in Paris and across the Rhine, Spent most the war a half-mile to a mile in front of the main lines - artillery observer - to direct artillery and air-strikes.

[@SteelCurtain024]

My grandfather served in WWII & Korea. He didn’t speak about his time served till he was in his 90s. Thankfully my Aunt Kris recorded his stories cause he would only tell her. They don’t make men like this anymore.

[@bryondavis2173]

Same here when I was deployed my grandfather gave me a 1932 silver certificate dollar bill he had carried all through 5 campaigns in WW2 he said now don't spend it cause it's good luck ...lol...he had gotten several that made it thru with him to sign it..when I got back it was one of the first things I did was give it to him to prove i didn't spend it. That was the one time in my life I can remember we actually embraced. He nodded to me and never asked a single question about anything I encountered. When he passed he made sure my mother and aunts knew that it was to go to me. I took a regular dollar bill and added my own duplicate with guys in my unit signing it as well. I have them both framed

[@Bakura5445]

I had a similar experience with my Grandfather, who was a Forward Observer/Scout in the Pacific. I think they recognized that unless you wear/wore the uniform, you wouldn't understand even if they could explain it. They were right.

[@holysmokes0714]

Same for mine as well

[@niravathu7353]

You are, by far, one of the best reactors on the platform. You are so genuine, you get deeply into a movies themes and the emotions of it, while also picking up on very tiny details. It's amazing.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you so very much! It’s comments like this that validate the work that I do and helps me realize a day at a time that I am “earning it”

[@ericwalker8636]

I agree. It's very refreshing to watch someone so intelligent, sincere and well-spoken, as opposed to all the "clown shows".

[@Jim1791]

I found her when I watched her playing the last of us, I appreciate her genuine reactions and her ability to express it in a way that makes you feel like you are just watching it with you have been friends with.

[@numbersasaname2291]

Her knowledge of history makes the difference. What a beautiful reaction to watch and commentary to listen to!

[@REN..X12]

Legit 💯

[@jojackmcgurk4499]

Saw this in the theater with my WW2 grandfather who stormed the beach. I will NEVER forget his quote. I asked him about the accuracy, and he says "Nope. There are too many adults. We were all teenagers and twenty-somethings. The only adults were officers."

[@jksinorbit]

Jeez...I wasn't sure that scene could be any more tragic and yet.

[@Pedrogog]

80% of troops in Normandy were between 18 and 30 years old.

[@EddieLove]

That’s insane… I also heard of a story about another veteran saying the only thing missing was the smell of diesel.

[@demontickler]

@@Pedrogog that statistic also doesn't factor in how many kids lied abt their age

[@Frankie2012channel]

My Dad fought in Italy so he wasn't part of the Normandy landings, but he didn't like how many "F bombs" they kept saying. Back then saying the "F word" was shocking, even to soldiers. The other 'lesser' profanities were okay, but the F word was off limits. The only people who did that regularly were sailors and usually Marines serving in the South Pacific. The three reasons why he gave that guys normally didn't say the F word was (1) having any officer come by and hear you say that, you would be punished for that, (2) In Europe, the chances of you encountering clergy (men of the cloth or nuns) was possible and people still respected religion back then and (3) White Women. Men whether white or other races especially, didn't swear in front of women, and especially white women, even if they were 'the enemy'. To do so was considering vulgar. Sure it may have happened from time to time, but sadly, too many of our War movies have technical advisors who served in the Vietnam War (like Dale Dye) and the 1960s was a completely different time than WW2.

[@dashe_8989]

You were saying that the Omaha Beach scene felt like an eternity. The actual battle itself lasted a whole day. The german machine gunner in the Bunker who we see get flamed out, in reality held that position firing upon the beach for 9 HOURS. That beach was truly hell on earth. I have so much respect for anyone who simply survived it.

[@johngray1009]

I wish Spielberg would've re-created the 2nd Rangers Battalion having to scale the 100 foot cliffs at Pointe du Hoc.

[@Snake-n3u]

As of last year their is only one known survivor from the first wave ashore Omaha Beach still living

[@johngray1009]

@@Snake-n3u Sad to think The Greatest Generation will soon be gone and there will be no one left to tell their story. We must never forget the past or we are doomed to repeat it.

[@staytrue5307]

You should have respect for the men that didn't survive it also.

[@idiot_city5444]

They never had bunkers that size on the beach, I've been there. But yes, it took hours

[@firstelderd]

6:40 Those guys are actually Czech forced to fight by the Germans. They are saying something like: "Don't shoot, we are Czech, we didn't kill anybody"

[@thisisscorpio6024]

(9:06) General George C. Marshall was one of the greatest men who ever walked the earth. Carried us through war. Architect of The Marshall Plan and The Berlin Airlift. Saved countless people from starvation and ruin. Was always there when his country called on him, yet will make time to bypass all around him at a formal dinner honoring him to have a one-on-one conversation with soldier sitting in the back. He was real one.

[@adamcohen233]

Amen. More people should know of this man- a giant at a time when we needed him the most. And the Marshall Plan may be the most consequential and beneficial government initiative of the last century. Untold millions of people are alive thanks to Gen. Marshall.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you for sharing all this and in doing so helping to honor his memory!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

And Supreme Commander and then future president Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower, a good leader as we hopefully we'll see exceptional field leaders reacted to if Liteweight decides to embark on the three followup miniseries!

[@jsharp3165]

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is named for Gen. Marshall.

[@FlankerB3]

@@genghisgalahad8465 wasn't Ike involved in that massacre in Washington DC in 1932? the "Bonus army massacre"

[@jonathanross149]

I have seen this film several times and the mom collapsing on the porch gets me everytime.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

So powerfully acted, shot and delivered!

[@russellbrown1068]

I think it’s “Ryan”collapsing at the Normandy Cemetery.

[@kelvinhill9874]

Definitely.

[@adamvialpando106]

The funny thing is that Spielberg hired Matt Damon specifically because he wanted someone relatively unknown to play Ryan. But before this film came out Good Will Hunting released and turned Matt Damon into a household name

[@LiteWeightReacting]

That’s really cool! Thank you for sharing this about Matt Damon!

[@adamvialpando106]

@@LiteWeightReacting This film was truly star-studded because in addition to the big names it had it also had several actors who would go on to be major stars.

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

Gotta do good will hunting

[@chrisking7038]

Edward Norton was Spielberg's first choice. He auditioned and had the role. Norton had to choose between this or American History X.

[@tallicafan85]

matt damon! " team america"

[@GrungeNY]

My Grandfather was on Omaha Beach. We all learned about WWII and the battles, but THIS made it real. I would hear him talk in small chunks about things that happened. I cannot even imagine going thru this in real life. He died at 84 with German shrapnel still in his brain from wounds that day. One of the strongest damn men I've ever known...

[@RussFinnessy-Cook]

As a retired teacher I am so touched by your most heart felt reaction. Don’t give second thought to your apparently contradictory emotional reaction. You’re a great human being and you have definitely earned your place in a better humanity. I’d give you a hug if I could.

[@rickwelch8464]

I bawled at the end of this, then immediately went to see it again the next day. Combat vet. "Tell her when you found me I was with the only brothers I have left"

[@LiteWeightReacting]

THANK YOU for your service!

[@TheTurinturumbar]

There is absolutely nothing else he could have said at that moment that would've earned him as much respect.

[@the_bottle_imp]

I know the feeling.

[@DestinyAwaits19]

The end scene, when he says tell me I'm a good man, is weak and soppy.

[@rickwelch8464]

@@DestinyAwaits19 For those who aren't familiar with sacrifice, sure.

[@brentfugett2700]

My first day working for the VA over 20 years ago they took us to the director's conference room and showed us a shortened version of the Normandy landing scene (the beginning). Then the lights came up, and the hospital director, Mr Pennington walked in and began, "These are the people we serve...". And that began my career serving the US veteran. You are one of the best reactors on KZbin. To share yourself and put yourself through that for your channel is incredible.

[@roopetoivanen]

Just started watching and your reactions make it so much more emotional than it already is😭 Always love how authentic and genuine you are with these, you really never miss!

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you Roope! Hope you enjoy the full reaction 😊

[@roopetoivanen]

​@@LiteWeightReacting Always, no doubt about that :)

[@HaloDude321]

My grandpa was in Germany, served near the end of the war for 9 months, 4 of them in active combat zones, when he was 19. He spoke to my cousin about a few of the less pleasant things he experienced. He wrote down those accounts for the rest of the family to understand a little of what he went through. He passed away from natural causes in 2014 at 87. A talented blacksmith as many of the stairs and railings he made are still in use today in my home town. I miss his strength and his powerful masculine gentleness.

[@rickstanford2180]

I am a Vietnam Veteran and this movie hit me to the core. I have watched several reactions to this movie, and you are the first one that truly felt the emotion and pain of what happened. You were sincerely moved, and I understand the emotion that you showed. As a history teacher, you understood more than most the situation of the times. I know it would never be possible, but it would be worthwhile to talk to you about the reality of this movie.

[@Cthulwho69]

I love love love that you see things through the lense of a History teacher.. For instance, at the very beginning when the boats open up and everyone just starts getting ripped to shreds.. most reactors freak out or are stricken with shock at the brutality. You clearly had an emotional response, but also a bit of a knowing look in your features.. like.. you knew what was coming.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Unfortunately you’re right! I did know what was coming. All too real and so very sad!

[@WHB667]

A friend of mines father was at Omaha beach on D-Day. He was shot in the head and the bullet lodged in the side of his neck. Pure heroics, he pulled several men to cover and safety after his gun shot. Awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his actions that day. The saddest part is that he went to the theaters when this film came out. He had to walk out of the movie during the opening scene. I think that tells you how well Spielberg captured the moment.

[@jannawalany5942]

We call it: trigger. I have some too. I can't even imagine how many buckets of tears he shed walking out.

[@thetinpin]

My grandfather was also there at Omaha beach on D-Day. I was told he made it through the opening of the movie, but was very very cold and distant around his sons (who took him to the show) for quite a long time after the movie.

[@DigitalSketcher]

I was a few months into being 18 when I saw this movie in theaters. My mom didn't like to go to the movies, she didn't like "supporting Hollywood" lol So I had to sneak time into watching movies in theaters in the summer time. I really wanted to see this and I believe this was the last movie I saw before leaving for college in 98. I remember feeling anxious and shaking due to the amount of tense moments throughout this entire story. When it was over and the credits were rolling, I just sat there and tried to process what it was I just watched. Once the credits were done and the lights came back on, only 5 or 6 other people were in that theater with me after everyone had left. We all stood up, and I was hit with another sense of sorry as I realized the other people who were in the theater with me were all veterans, some of them even looked like they may have been WWII vets. We had all stayed in the theater to collect our thoughts on what had just been shown to us, but I was far from being able to relate to what they must have been feeling and what they were remembering as the film played. I'll never forget that moment in the summer of 98. I don't imagine any of those men I saw that day are still alive today since it's been so long, almost 30 years.

[@cvabuck5489]

One of my best friends was an usher at one of the largest and newest screens in the country when this came out. He said for the first week of showings, before word got out, about 10 or 20 veterans would leave during the opening scene because it was so intense. Him and the other ushers would try to console them and convince them that after that first sequence, the rest was less intense and more story focused, and that it was worth staying through the end.

[@Ender7j]

This movie pushed me from being a shiftless young man into joining the military. I retired a few years ago and my life has forever been improved by what this movie inspired in me. I can only aspire to be half what these men were.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

What a wonderful story to share! As always, thank you so much for sharing! And thank you for commenting!

[@robertschuenemann7390]

Thank you for your service! 🫡

[@robertschuenemann7390]

@ender7j thank you for your service! 🫡

[@peterk4626]

The opening half hour on that beach is the most accurate portrayal of the horror of DDay ever produced. I always have to pause the film after that for a moment to get myself back together. I've seen it many times and I can never get my head around how people actually went through that, I doubt I would've been able to move from the landing craft, I'd have been frozen in sheer terror I think! We have a place called Duxford Imperial War Museum, at the top end there's a section that tells you about DDay. To get to it you walk through a mock landing craft and you walk out the other side into the DDay section, but as you walk out of the craft you hear through speakers explosions and bullets like you're trying to get to the beach. It leaves me absolutely cold as the bullets sound like torrential rain! How anyone ran into that and survived is just incredible.

[@redemption44]

Veteran here. Thank you so much for the appreciation. I never saw combat, but I still went through a lot of shit and my team leaders who did see combat went through even more. People who disrespect this country and the men and women that literally gave their very lives so we can have all of the freedoms we have. The sacrifice of laying down your life for the lives of other is the greatest love there is. I love your channel by the way, and your you have such beautiful eyes lol

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Yet the film disrespects the British effort. It shits on them in the dialogue then steals their adversary.

[@mikeity2009]

@@lyndoncmp5751 It doesn't "Shit" on them in dialogue, Sounds like you want a movie about American soldiers to fellate your countrymen just because you're British. You've gone to several other commenters acting butthurt.

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

Thank you for your service!

[@crispy_338]

Again, this is one of the all time great reactions to this movie. We all really appreciate your kind heart and ability to empathize with fictional characters. Makes you stand out from people that don't fully grasp the weight of what they're watching, especially when it comes to war content

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Appreciate you Crispy! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@TeeZee22]

I know I've told you this before, but you are perfect for this! Your intelligence and empathy are only 2 of the several reasons you are so special as a reactor and a person!

[@LiteWeightReacting]

TeeZee thank you! Also I promise the full version will be up soon!

[@lorenzosanchez4269]

Seeing you cry absolutely KILLS ME! I love watching someone with your level of empathy 🥲

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you Lorenzo! I appreciate you sharing this!

[@frankfanning8559]

I am a new subscriber. I just want to say thank you for your compassion, your heart and your empathy. I cant wait to see more of your reaction videos. I am sure you will be one of my favorites 🎉

[@lorenzosanchez4269]

@@frankfanning8559 she breaks my heart EVERY time! In a good way! And I absolutely love her for it!

[@deguello66]

Thank You for feeling so much for those that served in the greatest generation. Most younger ones today hate having to study WW2 in any amount because they whine about how depressing it is! They wouldn't have anything of what they do now had the greatest generation not kept it for them, by paying for it with their blood!!

[@davebuckingham2635]

I’ve cried many times over this one with you. I’ve watched it countless times while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank you for sharing your soul. It’s what makes it all so worth it.

[@christoffsimply3179]

Your emotions are beautiful. It's why your audience watches with you. You never need to apologize. Thank you for sharing this.

[@bigp3006]

Thanks for this reaction. My dad was in the Philippines 44-45, he would say some sounds stuck with him like the nambu light (Japanese machine gun) and had 70 years of nightmares from banzai attacks, but has been at rest the last 10 years. That generation of WW2 vets survivors went under 1 million about 7 years ago. The last 2 WW1 survivors passed about 2012.

[@JoshC1977]

Appreciate your content so much - both of your channels. Love how genuine and insightful you are. Your content has kept me company during times I am a bit lonely (I love alone). Really appreciate you! Also...as a history nerd (who minored in history just for kicks to go with my chemistry degree) I love that you were a history teacher and I'd love to hear your perspective on various things (if they interface with your area of expertise). So thank you!!

[@Musabre]

👏👏👏

[@jayhop]

What is her other channel?

[@Xawsyt]

Seriously 100$ ? And she don't care; no comment for you, no message for the viewers

[@Musabre]

@@Xawsyt I know people who 'waste' $100 on the stupidest shit. Who cares if someone decides they can gladly spare that for someone or something they see value in? Don't overlay your own life over the actions of others, it doesn't affect you. I also think it's silly to assume people only ever support creators to get some sort of public acknowledgement out of it. How shallow do you have to be to expect this? Speaking from experience?

[@jayhop]

@@Musabre I mean they asked a direct question. That's kind of expecting acknowledgement, at least a reply. It's possible she responded privately I guess but for a relatively new channel it is kind of odd to ignore a large donation like that

[@Myrmidon_Maxinobia]

Strongly suggest reacting to Band of Brothers. The camaraderie, turmoil, and triumphs throughout the series feels more genuine than any other war series made.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Could be my first show reaction!

[@FrenchieQc]

@@LiteWeightReacting It would be a spectacular way to begin reacting to shows! It's some of the best 10h of tv ever aired.

[@salto1994]

after that the pacific and masters of the air

[@LiteWeightReacting]

The wait is over! Band of Brothers goes up today at 1pm est!

[@johnstrickler2238]

Military Vet here. I just found the channel for this reaction. I just wanted to say thank you for watching, as it's important to remember those who came before, kept us safe, and carried on when the going gets tough. Thank you for remembering their sacrifice.

[@eromacque]

Man, if you cry during movies, this movie is your Freebird. This is your chance to absolutely go for it because A) tear ducts can always make more and B) everyone else cries during this movie. The toughest of us will melt when Mrs. Ryan gets the telegrams and sinks to her porch floor against that glorious Iowa background, or Wade calls out for his mother, fully aware that he's headed for eternity. You were amazing in your honesty and despite having seen this movie a dozen times (and even hosted a screening at the Alamo Drafthouse) watching you made me cry all over again like when I watched it the first time. I'm headed for your Patreon.

[@benhudson6484]

Thank you for going through this experience. Its one I believe everyone should endure. Your emotions and reactions show that you truly understand the importance of the events taking place on screen. Band of Brothers is a MUST if you are up for it. Thank you again for watching this!!

[@LiteWeightReacting]

If I watch a tv show this will be the first one for sure!

[@davidhoward6254]

The one thing that adds even more emotional impact at the end when Ryan is asking his wife if he's a good man is the oft missed line where she says Cpt. Miller's name...like it's a mystery to her who he was. It almost implies he never told his family about how he survived. Their entire lives are built on the backs of people who died to bring Ryan home, so in essence they 'earned' what they have because Ryan lived every day 'earning' what he was given. Indeed, a message to all of us in 2024. Great review, don't forget this movie.

[@sonnydisposition]

I also think about what that means for Ryan, having lived with that grief and survivor's guilt for his whole life, unable to seek solace from people closest to him.

[@RichardM1366]

My uncle was in WW2 he was involved in the Beaches of Normandy. He told me There is weapons of all kinds But making peace is the truest form of bravery. I was 12 when he passed away. He had cancer. To this day I still miss him. Thank you for your Grandma's efforts. She is a heroine as well.

[@dleblanc8995]

I watched this at the theater with a Vietnam vet. I own the movie but have never watched it at home. As a history teacher sadly it is a must watch. I feel that anyone who watches this should get a LIGHT purple heart because it is so profoundly wounds your heart. Also before we go to war our leaders should have to watch this ( I know that's silly). All that said, thank you for sitting through this with me. I haven't watched this for years because of its impression on me. God bless the souls that contributed to this and God bless you.

[@michaelhoward142]

HUGE respect and gratitude to you for reacting to this, knowing in advance how very difficult it was going to be. This is one of the few films I think everyone should see. It is probably the closest anyone can get to experiencing the horror of war without actually being a combat veteran. Thank you so very much for sharing this. 🤗

[@blakewalker84120]

Great reaction to a great movie! I felt your pain. My mother was an army nurse and my dad an air force electrician, and many of my best friends have served in Iraq or Afghanistan. While I have not served, I've heard their stories. None of that prepared me for this movie (and I'm sure the real thing was even worse). Despite all the pain we feel in this movie, I hold this to be on my top-10 list of the most perfect movies ever made. it is so nearly flawless, and is such a roller coaster of every emotion humans can feel, that I do watch it over and over again, and every time I discover something new, some new details, some new emotional impact I missed before. Truly a great movie. Thank you for reacting to it!

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thanks for sharing all this Blake! Thank you to your friends and family that all sacrificed to allow us to live our lives here and earn it everyday!

[@garychambers6848]

The "surviving son" (Last one to carry on the family name) is usually exempt from combat service... The Sullivan brothers were five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa who served together on the light cruiser USS Juneau. They were all killed in action when Juneau served in the Naval battle of Guadalcanal, November 13th, 1942. Juneau was crippled by a torpedo.... After that a lot changed seldom were brothers allowed together.....

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

There was the draft classification "C1" which meant that you were the only son. Those thus classified were generally used in non-combat assignments, much the same as married men who could draw alternative assignment. For every man in combat, there were usually 10 who served in a support capacity.

[@richardstephens5570]

This movie was partly inspired by the four Niland brothers. When the War Dept. thought that three of them had been killed, they sent an Army chaplain to find the fourth brother(Fritz) that had parachuted into Normandy. He was found nine days after D-Day and sent back to the states. Later it was discovered that one of his brothers was still alive, Edward Niland was presumed dead but had been captured by the Japanese.

[@scottdarden3091]

As a History teacher, I wish you would teach your students about Desmond Doss. You can watch a movie about his partial accomplishments in the movie Hacksaw Ridge. They couldn't include everything he did because they thought people just wouldn't believe it.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you for sharing this! I used to be a history teacher so I’m unfortunately able to do this now!

[@BClarke]

You’re a great reactor in general, but also it really helps my experience as the viewer when the reactor understands what they’re watching. I find it disconcerting when someone watches this movie and doesn’t understand the setting or the context. So, I particularly appreciate that in you! Same thing when people listen to “Sympathy for the Devil” and don’t get any of the references! 🙂

[@roberttrevino2861]

You have done many movies that I've seen dozens of times (i.e. Green Mile,.Shawshank, et.al) Yet i still get emotional when i see your reactions. Keep 'em coming

[@choppermontana8212]

Thanks for the video! To think "Shakespeare In Love" won Best Picture that year...

[@powermaxx11]

This movie snapped my soul in half, snapped those pieces into halves, ground the pieces into dust, and threw the dust into a volcano. I am a shell of person, shriveled dry from endlessly crying, I am like a tiny bean on the floor whimpering but no tears flow. That's the effect this movie had on me.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Yep haha definition of me!

[@X-Gen-001]

It was stunning seeing this in a movie theater. The musical score is brilliant as well.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Must’ve been a true experience!

[@X-Gen-001]

@@LiteWeightReacting Yeah, unforgettable. Visually stunning and as you appreciated emotionally brutal.

[@markuskampmann2053]

Your reaction is indeed the right one and that was exactly what Spielberg wanted to show the audience. War is just a bloody hell on earth and there is no "clean" dying like it was shown in many older war movies about WWII. Saving Private Ryan gave us all a pretty raw in your face kind of experience what those great generation really went through and how lucky the generations are who never has to experience this and hopefully never will. But remember, some men and women in the armed forces are still do.

[@JimFinley11]

Thank you so much for watcing this story and sharing your thoughts and emotions - your empathy and insight are exceptional. It's great that you're a history teacher, too. My mother was a teacher, and I had some great teachers growing up. I've always admired and respected good teachers, and you clearly are one. You spoke of it in the past tense , but with reactions like this you're still educating people. I just found your YT channel. So far I've only watched this and your reaction to the first episode of Band of Brothers, but I'm subscribed now and hope you keep on making reaction videos indefinitely. If these were typical, your reactions will be among my favorites. I'm an old retired Marine. I enlisted when I was seventeen in 1976, served for nine years as an enlisted man and NCO, then got commissioned and was an officer for eleven. In 1996 I retired as a captain. I wanted to stay longer, but by the 18-year mark my body was wrecked and they told me I could finish my twenty but would have to retire then. I had spent a lot of my second decade in classrooms evenings and weekends. My original plan for my second career was to teach, and I got an M.A. in education. In the process, though, I saw that some kids needed help beyond what their teachers could take time from the rest of the class to give them, and working with those kids felt like more of a calling, so I went back to grad school (thanks to whoever thought of the GI Bill!) and got another M.A. in counseling psychology. After the service I worked as a therapist and program manager (my bachelor's was in management) for about a decade, until a semi hit me coming home from work and totaled my car and my career. The VA, my USMC retirement, and Social Security take good care of me, so I'm pretty lucky. Always been fascinated by history, and it is so frustrating to see so many reactions by people who blithely say that they don't know anything about history as if it didn't matter. You're the first I've seen who looked at the date of June 6, 1944, and instantly knew what that meant. I'm hooked on war movies (if they're accurate) and historical drama in general, along with reading about those subjects, and good science fiction. If you like reading SF, Kim Stanley Robinson is great, by the way. This is my favorite war movie and is tied with To Kill a Mockingbird and Twrlve Angry Men as my favorites of all genres. I've blathered enough, but will be watching a lot of your other reactions - thanks in advance for those and thanks again for this one. Semper Fi.

[@body_by_depuy]

We watched this movie as a company when it came out; I'm pretty sure that every company in the battalion did. There was a lot of identification with the members of the patrol and it was profound seeing how we could see ourselves in the people who fought in WWII. Soldiers are soldiers, regardless of the era. This was before most of us had been to war, being 1998 and only some of our leadership being veterans of Desert Storm. Fast forward a decade or so, and several deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and most of us who were still around had seen more of this in real life than we ever wanted to. U.S. Army medic, 1994-2018.

[@wampa25]

Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List are 2 films that every human being should watch. Seriously. Two of the most important films ever made.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Schindlers list is on… the list as well!

[@wxgrad]

While I agree about Schindler's list. I respectfully disagree about Saving Private Ryan being required. It is a cinematic masterpiece and that reason alone makes it worth watching. Since it is a fictional story is my only hesitation toward it being required. I would substitute it with Hacksaw Ridge.

[@willd6580]

@@LiteWeightReacting i see what you did there! 🙃

[@grafzahl4698]

@@wxgrad Saving Private Ryan is a typical america-is-great-blockbuster. I am not the biggest friend of the story.

[@TerryYelmene]

truly all-time great classics... the two Spielberg epics tie in my list at #4... just behind the Godfathers and Shawshank.

[@LucasxDucas]

When it comes to empathy, you're at the top of the reactor community. Don't need to explain a thing regarding your emotional response. We all have our little idiosyncrasies when it comes to processing feelings. Please consider Hacksaw Ridge for a future reaction ❤. Cheers!

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you Lucas! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@LucasxDucas]

@@LiteWeightReactingnot sure enjoy is the word. More like commiseration and mutual reflection. It was a profound reaction. Also, perhaps consider Band of Brothers reactions.

[@Noahsstreams]

Seeing the amount empathy that you have for everything is really heart warming, in the first scene of the movie i did cry along with the rest of the movie. my grandfather also served in the Korean war as a medic and i cant fathom the things he must have seen but watching you react to this and feeling like im not crying alone brought comfort to me

[@zebrion5793]

This movie is always a hard watch, but it's a necessary one. This is why we honor our combat vets. Each of them have stories. All of them have been through hell. Most of us will never truly understand exactly what they sacrificed. We owe them everything - which is why it's so shameful when we see society abandon them when they come home. No person who lived through that sort of experience should come home and have to worry about where or how they are going to live, or have to fight to get their medications approved. Do more to honor the sacrifice of the living veterans by making sure that you vote in people who are going to protect them the same way they protect us. As for the movie's plot, it's not a historical recount, but there were events that inspired them. Namely the Sullivan brothers, who were all serving on the same ship in the Navy that was sunk and they died together. There has been a law passed since then named the "Sullivan Act" that prevents siblings from serving together in the same deployment. Lessons to take away aside from our respect to veterans for me were to understand the value of one life, and the lengths servicemen will go to in order to protect that one life. All men of military age have a sort of unspoken understanding, and the reason why we can't do our normal "don't cry" routine for this movie, is that when you enter service, those men aren't "like" your brothers, they ARE your brothers. Seeing them get injured or die is as painful as if it were a blood relative. So many of those men who see war come home broken because they saw their families dying next to them - and they internalize the fact that the person on the other end of their gun is experiencing the same thing. There's a begrudging respect between enemies in most wars. They know that they are fighting and dying and killing each other usually to settle a dispute between old men who have never seen war themselves. Saving Private Ryan is perhaps the most complete and impactful movie ever made. It's certainly that for war movies specifically. A gritty reminder of why we must always consider other options first before resorting to war. There will always be situations where war is inevitable. There will always be evil that has to be fought - but we shouldn't seek out conflict where there is none. There are no winners in war. The ones who survive are never the same person.

[@JeremyKing]

The medics story about his mom and then begging for her at the end...that gets me.

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

As a mama, that absolutely gutted me

[@yodanerd]

After this you have to watch Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and Masters of The Air.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Love it! Thank you for the recommendations!

[@kelvinhill9874]

And Hacksaw Ridge.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

The wait is over! Band of Brothers goes up today at 1pm est!

[@_pepperz7455]

@10:27 you’re the first reaction channel I’ve watched that knew what FUBAR meant right away. I didn’t know that when I watched the film for the first time.

[@rescuetheweak]

Thank you. That was a precious reaction. My dad was in that war. He left my mom my brother and I when I was maybe 2. I’m 65 now and trying to put together an honor board with some of his medals and pictures. While I am not proud of him as father or husband, I do you honor him for his lengthy service and combat record in that war. Though my mom didn’t speak badly of him, she did cry often over him leaving us. War is brutal in more ways than one.

[@joshuacampbell7493]

Speaking of Military, I recommend Hacksaw Ridge, Lone Survivor, Fury, 13 Hours, Platoon & Behind Enemy Lines. It's totally worth it 👌.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Okay! Thank you for all the recommendations!

[@ericwallace3175]

Hacksaw and fury especially

[@harvey4512]

Black Hawk Down as well

[@davidhess1634]

And also another good movie American sniper.

[@TerryYelmene]

OH, those are all great - must see - films that will give you a full appreciation for the genre... HOWEVER.... after reacting to rvrty one of those...as a last step... (better done if last) ... please react to the film; Taking Chance.

[@Xehanort10]

6:58 To quote Niko in GTA IV of all games "War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other."

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Ugh, hate that this can be true

[@mrhorrorgaming6909]

My personal favorite is Siegfried Sassoon. "You smug faced crowds with kindling eye, who cheer when soldier lads march by, sneak home and pray you never know, the hell where youth and laughter go."

[@sportschool3537]

@@LiteWeightReacting Or as Sean Bean says in Troy playing Odysseus "War is young men dying and old men talking"

[@metalTbag]

one of the biggest hearts I have ever seen. thank you for sharing your reaction with us 🤧

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you for watching!

[@liaml.e.5964]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandma, I myself lost mine on the 23d of January 2023, and not a day goes by that I don't think about her. So many memories, so many joys, and so many regrets. But I shall cherish her memory and legacy for as long as I live, I owe her as much. Greetings with all ly affection from Mexico, and know that your grandmother is certainly proud of you, from wherever she is.

[@tome2294]

Love your reactions. Your emotion is genuine. What I find most compelling is your intellect. I understand you have a background in history. Your knowledge of history enhances these reactions. Looking forward to your next one.

[@justsmashing4628]

The Band of Brothers miniseries is a must watch…with tissues 😊

[@LiteWeightReacting]

The wait is over! Band of Brothers goes up today at 1pm est!

[@justsmashing4628]

@ hurray! Best miniseries ever made, Spielberg&Hanks produced it, so many young & now famous actors, tissues will be needed 😊

[@intergalacticnutcracker5884]

Still better that the ones that lived were not lost and hopefully never forgotten but forgiven

[@СмішнийКіпішний]

war is a terrible thing, I can say this from my own experience, because there is a war in my country. Hello from Ukraine

[@texelcatrace]

Slava Ukraini!

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

Sending support… there is in my husband’s country too, and my dad served in Vietnam. War really is horrible.

[@randellosburn5105]

Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Your tenderness added to our experience. Your feelings were all valid and there is no shame for any of the tears you shed. That goes for all of us viewers too. ... Side not, No one snorts prettier.

[@MZ-bl6wg]

My grandfather on my moms side was a P-51 pilot along with his brother who was shot down near the end of the war, my grandpa on my dads side was in Poland and a part of the resistance fighters that fought from the Forrest’ to never let the Germans feel at ease. Neither of my grandfathers ever once talked to us, my parents or their wives about the war and we all knew not to ask. I can’t imagine the things they saw and lived with to their 90’s. Your emotional response is heart warming and beautiful, thanks for showing this special film that is a constant reminder of the roughly 80 MILLION soldiers that died around the world in the great and terrible war .

[@Easy_Skanking]

My paternal grandfather was an Army Air Corps aircraft mechanic in Europe, so he might have worked on your grandfather's plane. Unfortunately, mine died as a result of a plane crash ferrying GIs back to England after it was over. There was so much death.

[@torpedofalcon]

Perfect way to start my day with a new Liteweight video!

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!

[@doyledeclue282]

I am very old and darling.You never had to apologize for being a teacher.That's service.That's public service love watching you

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

I was a public school teacher for nearly 30 years in NYC high schools, mostly in the Bronx. I have come to realize, as the years have gone on, that I served some good purpose. We tend not to think of teachers that way, which is a shame.

[@VforVictory00]

Definitely recommend Fury. It's got a few good memorable quotes and shows the hardships of war and how it changes people.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Will watch this for sure, thank you!

[@mortanos8938]

For the compassion in you I have now subscribed. Your reaction shows who you are, and there was no faking that. You are sweet. 😘

[@Man_The_Machines]

Sweetheart..I just wanted you to know how much respect I have for you for getting through this film..it’s an important one. I wish all Americans could see this and understand how we need to earn this. ❤Love your channel! :)

[@WandaNat22]

My dad is an ex veteran for the Canadian army, I told him about your reaction to this movie and also your kind words, he’s so thankful for what you said, he told me: “if only everyone or a quarter of people had the mentality she has, life for us would be better” I just want to say, thank you for making my dad feel like this, it was truly a beautiful moment to see his eyes lit up and being happy that someone recognize their work. Love you Teeg❤️

[@larrypope5142]

The opening scene was so real for some of the soldiers who actually stormed the beach, they had to leave the theater in the red carpet opening because of their PTSD.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

I totally understand! I can’t imagine what it must’ve been like!

[@mahliz]

I heard that spielberg thought that he failed them and he went out and asked them what was wrong, (as he wanted it to be as authentic as possible) so he knew what to improve, and apperently the answer he got was, all that is missing is the smell. And he realised it was ptsd and not dissapointment.

[@larrypope5142]

@@LiteWeightReacting the scene with the medic played by Giovanni Ribisi still affects me because it brings back my own memories in Kandahar, Afghanistan holding my buddy Chris after he was hit by a rocket. Chris survived, but his PTSD was so bad after that he couldn’t go outside for some time.

[@sirkat344]

@@LiteWeightReacting My wife & I worked at a cinema that had the film. Surprisingly, one vet who was there w/ family was a German who was firing down on our boys. He wanted his family to see "What really happened" on that day. His (I guess 30+ yr old) son had that look many of us had. He never knew what his father had been a part of. The old man was sweet man who was glad to have been captured- it saved him "From Hitler". Powerful moment...

[@randomposts5642]

Call any veteran that you know, and say, “thank you!” If you ever see an older person wearing a veteran’s cap, stop! And say, “thank you!” Earn it!

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@Liteweight You have an amazing heart :) it was a wonderful reaction to a film that changes the watcher for the better. They were indeed our greatest generation

[@yeti8it396]

New sub. I wanted to add that as a avid movie watcher this tugged many heart strings for me b4 my current situation. My parents passed away in March this yr and I messed up my back badly while taking care of them. Dad with dementia lasted a month and mom after them being together 73 yrs gave out 8 days later . Myself having a knee condition named Osgood Schlatter's the military didnt want me yet my desire to serve my country was still there. I soon after got into Law Enforcement In Texas where I lived at the time. Being almost 64 now and injuries' galore I have a unique perspective on life. Depression is an hourly thin g with me after my folks passed It it amplified 10 fold. I shed tears while watching this time AND the original time feeling the sacrifice and dealing with what was dealt with in WW2. BUT as law enforcement I kinda felt I was making a small impact. God rest the souls that fought and lost their lives and would gladly have done the same if alive then. I gained weight and have literally aged 5 yrs in the last 8 months. B4 I used to have to show my ID to Hospital Staff where I used to work to prove my age because I didn't look it.

[@xdguy2569]

RIP to your grandma and all the workers who labored so hard to produce the arsenal of democracy

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thank you!

[@blastechee-3546]

Teegan I figured this would be a rough watch for you. You are the only reactor that I have seen that did not give Upham shit about climbing the stairs. Upham was ordered to keep Mellish's 30 caliber rounds reloaded. As you saw Upham was running across the debris as rounds grazed by him while all the others were moving from cover to cover because their positions were getting overrun. Yes Upham collapsed on the stairs still. Yes at 6:38 you are correct from what I have seen these men were Czech. Yes a powerful message for all of us at the end of the film.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Hope you enjoyed this reaction!!

[@harvey4512]

@blastechee-3546 thank you I hate when people give his character so much shit. Spielberg is trying to show the audience how they will react in war

[@blastechee-3546]

@@LiteWeightReacting I did. I look forward to the next one. History was also my favorite subject in school.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

​​@@harvey4512 it's reasonable for an audience reacting to a fictional character portraying a real life unit that actually itself as a whole served with distinction overall in the Normandy invasion alone. So a fictional character's cowardice in that frightening moment need not be condoned or defended nor sympathized with, but simply empathized with as a fictional individual character not as a universal historically accurate depuction or portrayal of "what it would be like" in spirit, of someone in his shoes and unit and training. Not like he's a conscripted villager sheltered pencil pusher. He'd have to have some level of proficiency to arrive at Normandy in the first place, were he a real life person.

[@harvey4512]

@genghisgalahad8465 yeah but No one is Defending him ok you don't see Upham at Omaha D-Day on the first day. his Fellows are Hardcore Hardened Rangers that are trained for Combat scenarios. When you say is a good thing that he is a fictional character but it pisses alot of people it doesn't mean is a good thing

[@igloo2158]

I almost wasn’t gonna watch her go through it. Know her pretty well from her game playthroughs. The Last of Us games, Red Dead Redemption 2, Ragnarok, etc. huge heart. I saw this in the theater with a packed house. Dead silence at the end with nothing but the sound of people crying. Also, the first 25 minutes of the movie were so realistic, especially in the theater, they had to issue warnings to veterans who were having major PTSD problems. These were guys that were actually on the beach. They’ll tell you it was so realistic that it took them immediately back there. Amazing movie that shows the horrors of war and what the greatest generation did for us.

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Can’t even imagine what those vets were going through! Also, I appreciate you checking out all my playthroughs!! Thanks so much for sharing that Igloo!!

[@igloo2158]

@@LiteWeightReacting You’re welcome. Always a pleasure.

[@davidsmith8279]

Absolutely LOVED how you watched that opening sequence without yapping constantly through it. Defo subbing to you. It's a remarkable film and the opening scenes will live you forever.

[@michaelgreskamp1093]

Appreciate your genuine reaction. When you have family members in the military I think it comes even more emotional.. My father was in WW 2 and shot down in a B17. I had an opportunity to go up in a B17 a few years ago thinking about my father as a 19 year kid and what he went through. At 19 was enjoying myself in college. We can never thank our veterans enough. Keep up the great work.

[@ajlynch5235]

my grandpa was flatfooted so he wasn't able to fight, but he did join the fight by building bombs during ww2

[@LiteWeightReacting]

Thanks for sharing this and thank you to him for his service!!

[@kregmaffews]

Watching this movie with an understanding of the actual history is RARE, thank you for your insights

[@enriquez3692]

Soul Sis, thank you for your passionate reaction.... I'm currently serving and about/ around 21 years in.... truly appreciate you, your family and the impacts that they have/ having in showing why there is something special in this country. I have lost more Soldiers then imaginable and that hurts everyday...... just wanted to let you know I will never vote cause I fight for you, your family and for those that cant fight. We are protectors and its a honor to server regardless of views and opinions, so we can have freedoms and the ability to go home to our loved ones. Please keep being amazing, shining as a goddess and never forget your Magic!!!

[@Parallaxus]

Congratulations on making it through that. Saving Private Ryan is, and has always been in my opinion, the hardest watch of the war movies, but it is also the greatest of them. Spielberg genius-ly did everything so perfectly, and the cast did a great great job of acting. But it's a tough watch. The first time I watched it, I said I would never watch it again, but years later, it became one of my favorite movies to watch reactors watch for their first time on youtube.

[@mikealvarez2322]

Your reaction really touched me in a way that no one else has. It wasn't your tears it was your recognition that all we have, all our freedoms, we owe to brave men that fought for us since the nation was founded. You combine heart and mind in your a reactions and that tells me you are sincere. May God bless you and your family.

[@rach2883]

I hope you’ll watch Schindler’s List one day. It’s incredibly difficult to watch, but so important. You’re so intelligent and your knowledge of history makes you one of the best reactors I’ve seen. Love love love your videos.

[@philowens7680]

My father served in the Pacific in WWII, and in the occupation of Japan, and then in the Korean War as a corporal (signals) in the army. He only spoke to me once about his service, and that was because we were alone together one day when I was 16 years old and I asked a specific question. He he gave me an impersonal account of an action in Korea in which he was a participant in April 1951 for which his company was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation. Thirty-five years after that conversation, the Department of Defense acknowledged he suffered P.T.S.D.😩 as a result of that action in April 1951. I finally understood the origin of his bad temper and alcohol abuse. Dad passed away in 2019. I have often wondered how many flashbacks or bad dreams he endured during has life after the Korean War. This movie is the closest I will probably ever get to understanding the horror of that experience.

[@s.hooper5667]

This young lady clearly wasnt ready for such a realistc take on what happens in a war. Especially one of the magnitude of world war two. Wars, any wars are ugly. Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" was one of the best and most accurate ive ever seen. My Uncle was a photographer in world war 2 and I am told he was there on D-Day when we landed on that beach. He never once spoke of it to me and I never asked. After seeing this movie, I can understand why. I too would want to put it as far behind me as possible. He passed away years ago. My Dad served in the Navy during Korea. He was another man I respected and loved with all my heart. They were without question two of the greatest men it has been my privilege to know. We should all be so lucky.

[@caseman123]

Great catch at the beginning realizing the two men surrendering were Czech conscripts. It's super beneficial that you taught history and can bring that knowledge to historical movies. I strongly recommend you do Last of the Mohicans and Braveheart.

[@robertcopeland2946]

Your trying to trap her with Braveheart!

[@Johnnyjonas274]

You are the most educated on WWII than any of the other reviewers I’ve watched. Great reaction, you have a big heart

[@timkeller2128]

I have seen several reactions to this movie, but your reaction is the best! It is very real and raw, and you never need to apologize for your genuine reaction to emotions. We all have our own ways of expressing them. Thank you for thanking the veterans. We are a motley crew, but it’s always appreciated! 😊

[@stephengamber7000]

Saw this Westood L.A. in packed theater (The National). So EPIC!!

[@texasps91]

The actual D-Day landing was about 7 hours. My dad was on a destroyer the USS Frankford who provided silo backup and took out the pillboxes so the soldiers could get up the hill. My dad was a Gunners mate and did a lot of the covering artillery. At his reunion of the Frankford they received a letter from a soldier who was pinned down, thanking the Frankford for coming in dangerously close, parallel to the shore risking running aground to take out the bunkers so the soldiers could get up the hill. Admiral Omar Bradley and Admiral Nimitz both said had the Frankford and a few other destroyers who follow the Frankford's example turned the tide, and saved the landing. Very proud of my dad and his shipmates who helped save the invasion from being called off. So touched by your reaction and your loving, caring heart. We are so fortunate to have people like you that make America what it truly is. Gods Blessings Always on you and those you love.

[@charlesh796]

I am a combat vet . I have had a lot of problems but I'm ok now. I just don't have the words to thank you enough. Thank you for this and God bless you.

[@catdaddy8603]

Well presented and great commentary. My father served in Sicily and Italy in WWII and was a logistics NCO who got supplies to the front.

[@keithcourson7317]

Hands down, BEST war movie EVER made. A stunning, true to life, beautiful, horrendous ode to the sacrifices made for our freedoms. Great reaction, sis. Wish I could give you two likes.