BAND OF BROTHERS

[BGCATFAN2012]

Anyone else like to rewatch this series every Memorial Day? Something about it makes me slow down long enough to remember we was once in a world we controlled. Not the best way to honor those men and their sacrifices. I just think it's a way to remember atleast.

 

[MidseasonTweaks]

It's the best mini-series in the history of television.

 

[Bluesnky]

If you like Band of Brothers you should also watch The Pacific and Masters of the Air. Both are miniseries.

 

[CRZ4UK]

The thing men have endured in war are terrible. I was stationed in Korea for a year and I can’t imagine being out in that cold for months. It’s unbelievably cold in those valleys in the winter. Nothing like it here in the States I’ve ever felt.

 

[Montana81]

I watch it probably once a year. One of my faves for sure.

I like that there are a few actors in there before they blew up. A very young Tom Hardy, James MacAvoy, Simon Pegg, and Michael Fassbender were all in it before they got really big. Well…simon pegg was already pretty well known but the other 3 not as much.

I think it’s easily the best WW2 cinematic.

 

[JPFisher]

Anyone else like to rewatch this series every Memorial Day? Something about it makes me slow down long enough to remember we was once in a world we controlled. Not the best way to honor those men and their sacrifices. I just think it's a way to remember atleast.

I watch it once every year around Memorial Day. I got my wife into it too. She loves how masterfully it was made. She's a huge fan of Friends, though, so it's weird for her to see David Schwimmer in Sobel's role.

"Seems to be an Easy Company tradition, getting shot in the ass."

"Malarkey is another word for bull$#!7."

So many great one-liners that add a human touch to what was a very inhuman conflict. Spielberg and Hanks, the cast, crew, and the men who fought and died, did well.

We owe the veterans and the fallen of WWII a debt of gratitude that we could never begin to repay (edit: we also owe a huge debt to those who fought and died in other conflicts protecting this country as well. Not taking anything away from those incredible men and women). I usually watch The Pacific every year around Thanksgiving — part of giving thanks for the insane sacrifices made by the men in the Pacific Theater.

But yes, I watch BoB every year around this time. Got the DVD set and everything.

 

[Aike]

I’ve only watched it once. You’re right. Should put it on my re-watch list.

 

[Creed Bratton]

A great mini series that I have watched several times.

 

[On-On-UK]

Watch one episode and you will have true respect for every veteran and the sacrifices the made for all of us.
Thank you Veterans...

 

[RunninRichie]

Granddad was at the bulge. Crazy to think about. He got wounded from German tree burster shells. Never walked again.

 

[JimBR]

I watch it once every year around Memorial Day. I got my wife into it too. She loves how masterfully it was made. She's a huge fan of Friends, though, so it's weird for her to see David Schwimmer in Sobel's role.

"Seems to be an Easy Company tradition, getting shot in the ass."

"Malarkey is another word for bull$#!7."

So many great one-liners that add a human touch to what was a very inhuman conflict. Spielberg and Hanks, the cast, crew, and the men who fought and died, did well.

We owe the veterans and the fallen of WWII a debt of gratitude that we could never begin to repay (edit: we also owe a huge debt to those who fought and died in other conflicts protecting this country as well. Not taking anything away from those incredible men and women). I usually watch The Pacific every year around Thanksgiving — part of giving thanks for the insane sacrifices made by the men in the Pacific Theater.

But yes, I watch BoB every year around this time. Got the DVD set and everything.

Truly, the greatest generation. I need to schedule a watch.

 

[blubo]

i’ve got it recorded on youtube tv. wife bought me the complete dvr set years ago. over the years i’ve probably watched it 5/6 times

 

[FtWorthCat]

I don't watch it every year, but it is excellent. I watch Ken Burns' "The War" over a lot. The real life guys in it that get interviewed are some of my biggest heroes, especially Glenn Frazier.

 

[Skyguyb27]

The thing men have endured in war are terrible. I was stationed in Korea for a year and I can’t imagine being out in that cold for months. It’s unbelievably cold in those valleys in the winter. Nothing like it here in the States I’ve ever felt.

The first time I landed in Korea was winter and redefined every movie I had seen about war there as well as MASH. It’s chill you to the bone type cold.

 

[SmyrnaCatFan]

Veteran's Day November 11 honoring those who served and came home
Armed Forces Day honoring those who currently serve third Saturday in May
Memorial Day the last Monday in May honoring those who served but did not come home.

Just a reminder to cherish the freedoms we have.

 

[CRZ4UK]

The first time I landed in Korea was winter and redefined every movie I had seen about war there as well as MASH. It’s chill you to the bone type cold.

This is how cold.. True Story.
It was a Friday payday night. A cold snap came in but me and my 4 20yo buddies wanted to go downtown to the village.
One mile walk was all the beer, food and women you could stand for about 30 bucks. We got bundled up and took off. About 1/4 of the way there we turned around and came back. It was just to cold to make it. THATS COLD.
We drank in the room hungry with hard ons.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Best thing I’ve ever seen on TV. After watching it for the first time, I had the privilege of talking to Wild Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron on the phone. They were both awesome. Amazing men. Humble and true Hero’s. Also talked with Frank Perconte; he was amazing as well. Communicated with others via mail, receiving responses after sending letters from Donald Malarkey, Lynn Compton, Edward Shames and some others.

 

[BigBlueDave]

The first time I landed in Korea was winter and redefined every movie I had seen about war there as well as MASH. It’s chill you to the bone type cold.

My father served in the Korean War. He said all they had to keep warm was a pot belly stove or a burn barrel. One side of you was about to blister and the other frostbite.

He said they were hurting for winter gear. When they thought they were getting replenished, all they received were boots. About 5x more than needed on top of that.

He packed a footlocker with as many as he could cram in and shipped it home. He addressed it to his 10 yo brother. My dad didn’t alert anyone back home that it was coming. My uncle still talks to this day about the mailman making a special delivery with this big, shiny trunk addressed to him. Only to open to dozens of boots.

My dad never did anything with them. When he passed, they were still in the footlocker up in his attic when I cleaned out his house 6 years ago.

He would also say that MASH was a documentary as far as his experience with doctors were over there.

 

[Creed Bratton]

This is how cold.. True Story.
It was a Friday payday night. A cold snap came in but me and my 4 20yo buddies wanted to go downtown to the village.
One mile walk was all the beer, food and women you could stand for about 30 bucks. We got bundled up and took off. About 1/4 of the way there we turned around and came back. It was just to cold to make it. THATS COLD.
We drank in the room hungry with hard ons.

Sounds like a typical night for a married man.

 

[TucsonCat]

It's not something I plan or look for. But if I'm flipping channels and see it, I'm forced to stop and watch a couple hours. Same with Patton. Can count on it Memorial Day and July 4th every year.

 

[Cat in ga]

The thing men have endured in war are terrible. I was stationed in Korea for a year and I can’t imagine being out in that cold for months. It’s unbelievably cold in those valleys in the winter. Nothing like it here in the States I’ve ever felt.

Thank you for your service

 

[CRZ4UK]

Thank you for your service

Thanks brother. It’s Veterans choice night at our weekly Cornhole tournament. It has its advantages.

 

[WildcatFan1982]

I won’t watch the whole series but I always watch my favorite parts.

 

[BC_Wader]

Watched it so many times over the years but haven't in a few. It's the best mini series I've ever watched. Paw Paw was 101st Glider Division. We have a lot of Eagles Nest stuff in our Family. I have the box set that came in a nice tin. Going to watch it again this weekend thanks to this thread. Thanks to all who served and is currently serving. Someone has to do it. It's something I could've never done.

 

[CRZ4UK]

Watched it so many times over the years but haven't in a few. It's the best mini series I've ever watched. Paw Paw was 101st Glider Division. We have a lot of Eagles Nest stuff in our Family. I have the box set that came in a nice tin. Going to watch it again this weekend thanks to this thread. Thanks to all who served and is currently serving. Someone has to do it. It's something I could've never done.

You would be surprised what you could have done when forced to. Hero’s are regular people in extreme situations. Looking back on Jumpschool, I don’t know how I made it. The bottoms of my feet were one big blister. Chaffing rash so bad I could barely walk. You do what you need to to not be the weak link. You would be surprised probably how strong you could be if needed.

 

[blubo]

Poppy Day today. friday before Memorial Day

 

[blubo]

 

[UKWildcats1987]

I have watched it probably 10+ times over the years and have it on DVD. I haven't watched in a while so may try to rewatch this summer when my wife and 7 year old son aren't around. They aren't the types to watch a military miniseries. Lol

It's an amazing series and very emotional to watch. I have read like 200 plus books on ww2 and it's my most researched era of history. The series really brings the things u read in a book about ww2 to life visually. The concentration camp scenes n the later episode and the planes all taking off for France and seeing the armada beneath them n the channel in the earlier episode are a few that stand out. Chilling. And so many more like that through all 10 episodes.

 

[gollumcat]

I rewatch favorite scenes all the time.

I think my favorite is the revenge attack on the Germans at the Dutch dyke.

It’s misty , early morning, and they are all pissed as hell and out to kill.

 

[Nightwish84]

I blind bought the series on blu-ray many years ago and I agree, best miniseries ever produced. Two things immediately stuck out when looking up information on the series after that first watch - it was created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and the first couple episodes premiered Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001.

 

[BC_Wader]

I rewatch favorite scenes all the time.

I think my favorite is the revenge attack on the Germans at the Dutch dyke.

It’s misty , early morning, and they are all pissed as hell and out to kill.

All the episodes are top notch but my favorite episode is "Points". We get to find out what happened to Easy Company after the war and the end with the Winters interview? Brother, I'm tearing up now just thinking about it. God Bless all our Veterans!

 

[MGGA]

What kind of band of brothers we talking ’bout? Like Doobies? Earth Wind and Fire? Jonas? Johnson?

 

[UKBrassowTipIN]

If you like Band of Brothers you should also watch The Pacific and Masters of the Air. Both are miniseries.

I enjoyed them all but BoB is the best of the 3 imo

 

[the nail at the foul line]

This is my favorite scene.

 

[JumperJack]

The Pacific is very underrated. Takes a couple of times through I think to truly appreciate what those islands were like, if you didn’t already have an idea. I went and got Eugene Sledge’s book afterwards, outstanding.

If you’ve not, you should also read the Ambrose book that BoB is drawn from. Great stuff.

 

[Kennedy_UK]

Anyone else like to rewatch this series every Memorial Day? Something about it makes me slow down long enough to remember we was once in a world we controlled. Not the best way to honor those men and their sacrifices. I just think it's a way to remember atleast.

I watch it at least 1x per year. Always pick up on something new or different.

 

[812scottj]

Taking Chance w/ Kevin Bacon is another great Memorial Day watch. It’s on Max if you’re so inclined

 

[clifm]

Anyone else like to rewatch this series every Memorial Day? Something about it makes me slow down long enough to remember we was once in a world we controlled. Not the best way to honor those men and their sacrifices. I just think it's a way to remember atleast.

My dad was badly wounded at the Battle of the bulge. Motar shell exploded above his head. Had a plate in his head because of it and drew his left leg in at a terrible angle and had to wear a brace the rest of his life. I was 21 before my dad ever told me about what happened to him in WWII. They were kids fighting in the war. Terrible.