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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great reaction Natalie like always.This is my favourite series, prepare yourself for the next episodes its gonna be brutal. About episode 3 they really did Blithe dirty in this. I saw an interview with Winters and he was really angry about how the series depicted Blithe, in later research, after the series was made, they found out that Blythe lived. Blithe went back into the Airborne and jumped behind enemy lines in Korea as a Master Seargent. He earned the bronze star with 2 oak leaf clusters and a silver star. He never left the military. He died in 1967 from complications from a perforated ulcer and was buried in Arlington National Cemetary with full honors. I really wish they had updated BoB to reflect what actually happened to Blithe. By the end of this journey you're going to remember all of their names. Every time I watch this series I get more and more attached to every one of these men. I can't explain it, but it's like they're family. And dont forget to watch the documentary "We Stand Alone together" and the series "The Pacific" its tells the story of the Marines fighting on the Pacific, and on the 25th of this month it will premier "Master of Air" its the same team of producers (Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks) its tells the story of the Airman and Pilots during WWII. Keep up the good work!

One of the best TV series ever made. Timeless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the greatest series ever created. I usually try to watch it once a year. Absolutely legendary.

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

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

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

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

Every American should watch Band of Brothers. It wrecks you but at the same time fills you with an immense amount of pride knowing that there existed such men, who were so brave and selfless, called the Greatest Generation. And it gives you drive to become atleast half the persons they were.

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

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

Just an FYI if it helps: They found out after the show aired that Blithe survived and went home. He had a family and lived out the rest of his life. It's the only thing I could ever find that was a glaring oversight by this show, but it was based on stories from the men who were there and the book that was written about them. Blithe just wasn't an active part of the group after the war, so they all assumed he'd died like so many others that weren't there.

Another veteran actor in this miniseries is Dale Dye (Colonel Sink) who was also the military advisor to this production. Dale was in numerous movies such as Platoon, Saving Private Ryan, Born on the 4th of July, JFK, Under Siege, etc. Prior to acting he was a decorated Marine Captain who served in Vietnam.

Yes please watch the entire series one of the best 🎉

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

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

One error they made was that Albert Blithe actually did survive his wounds and went on to serve honorably in the Army as a career soldier; he still unfortunately passed away way too early at age 44 (medical complications from a perforated ulcer). The error is understandable considering this was made in 2000-2001, long before the age of social media so it was harder to keep in contact with everyone.

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

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

This show and Saving Private Ryan are the golden standards of war movies/shows. Remarkable series, so glad you're finally diving in. This series should be required in all American High schools.

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

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

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

>>------------------> "His problem" was that he just found out that he lost his brother to enemy. This was his rage filled, uncontrollable revenge, shooting them on their horses. I think we all would have lost our minds when it comes to losing a loved one to a bloodthirsty enemy. Remember, nobody knew what he was going through at the time, not even Winters. Yes, solders are supposed to be professionals, but we're still human with emotions at times. We try not to, but we make mistakes - sometimes deadly mistakes. (United States Army, 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles) Time Stamp 17:42

There's a reason this episode was so intense. Carentan is one of the most infamous battles of the European theatre of war. If you've ever played any game set in Europe in WW2 Carentan will undoubtedly feature. Brothers in Arms, Call of Duty, Medal of Honour, Hell let loose... It was vital for the US Forces, many of the beach landings led there and the airborne had to prevent reinforcements from gathering at Carentan to end the Normandy invasion before it had even gotten through the first stages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This show is one of the best things ever made for TV. Absolutely glorious.

By the time you see this - if you see this - you're probably already finished with the series, right? But here goes anyway. A very generic breakdown of Army organization - generic because it can vary from nation to nation, by type of unit, and over time. This pertains mostly to the infantry. (Before anyone makes a thousand corrections to what I say, please look up the word "generic" first, then reread the above paragraph. Thank you.) - SQUAD, around a dozen troops, led by a sergeant. - PLATOON, consisting of three squads and led by a lieutenant (a junior officer). (around 40 guys in a platoon - the numbers won't match up because there's additional troops assigned at each level as you go up - clerks, medics, supply, communications, etc etc etc) - COMPANY, consisting of three platoons and led by a captain. (So at the start of the series, Sobel - soon to be promoted to captain - was in charge of "Easy" Company. Winters was a 2nd Lieutenant in charge of one of the platoons in that company. When Winters was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, he was bumped up to become the company Executive Officer (or XO) - the second in command of the company. It was very common for the commander to be one grade, or even two, below what was called for simply because of the rapid expansion of the Army in wartime and of course attrition. Later we will see 2nd Lieutenants put in charge of companies. (150-200 troops) Next level above the company is the BATTALION (commanded by a lieutenant colonel) which consists of four companies. (800 troops) Above that is the REGIMENT which consists of three battalions, led by a colonel. In this series, Col. Sink (big man with southern drawl) was the regimental commander of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (or PIR). (3000 troops) Four regiments made up the 101st Airborn DIVISION. (15,000 troops) Did you notice the "spade" symbol on the helments? That was for quick identification of the soldier's regiment - hearts, spades, clubs, diamonds for the four regiments. Later we will meet the man who becomes their battalion commander, and we will also get a quick glimpse of the man commanding the Division during the Battle of the Bulge, but we won't get much exposure to the other regiments. The focus will always remain on Easy Company with an occasional glimpse of members of other companies (Spears, for instance) and someone on the regimental staff (Nixon - the intelligence officer). Also, the companies within a regiment are designated by letters - Company A, Company B, etc. In the spoken form, they are identified by phonetic alphabet (since so many letters rhyme with "E"). Today that alphabet is Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo. Back then they were Able, Baker, Charlie, Dog, Easy, etc. Thus - Easy Company isn't a reflection of how difficult they had it, but identifies them as Company E. You might notice references to Dog Company and Fox Company in this video. Anyway, hope that helps someone.

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

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

Captain Herbert Sobel had a rather sad life after WWII. He got married, had a family and was a successful accountant. But he remained bitter about the loss of Easy Company and never attended any reunions though he was invited. In the sixties his sons were big into the counter-culture movement which the very conservative Sobel was against. That drove a wedge between him and his family. His wife divorced him, his sons wouldn’t speak to him. In 1970, Sobel attempted to take his own life. He put a small caliber pistol to his head and pulled the trigger. But all the bullet did was sever his optic nerves blinding him for the rest of his life. Sobel eventually died of malnutrition at an underfunded veterans home in 1988. His son, Michael, whom Sobel was estranged from for so long, has publicly cried out over what he sees as an unfair portrayal of his father in the series. Though it’s dramatized, Sobel was more than just a petty tyrant. A lot of men who trained under Sobel and made it through the war credit his training for helping them make it through the war.

Thank you for watching this series with us. It is tough to watch, but at the same time it is supposed to be. It is necessary to watch stories like this so that we never forget the cost of war. We also need to realize that we can never let a madman gain that much power because we will have to fight him eventually. Thank you to all who serve and all who have served.

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

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

How has this not won a poll? Seriously? It's one of the all time, all time greatest series ever made.

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

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

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

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

This role absolutely saved david Schwimmer. He was really known just as Ross from firends, and really seen as a type cast. Then to come out and give the performance of a lifetime in this role, it proved he had range

So many scenes missing in this edit...

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

I think the best thing about BoB was really the timing. Alot of the surviving members of the 101st from WWII were still alive at the time of production so they were able to interview alot of them and share their experiences.

Chaplains were some of the unsung heroes of WWII. I read a war diary of a British tank commander, and the chaplain for his division made sure every man killed was recovered and provided a proper burial, even if he had to do it himself. The only time he "failed" was when a tank was destroyed and still under the cover of German guns -- the Germans would shoot any uniforms they saw. The local French villagers recovered the bodies and gave them a funeral. The chaplain was reprimanded for letting them get buried in a cemetery, because later the army would have to do extra work to recover them for burial in the UK.

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

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

Be prepared to fall in love with everyone and then also be heartbroken at every turn. This is one of my favorite things ever filed. I remember suggesting this to you a lot .

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

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

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

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

Good news: Blythe didn't die in 1948. His wound wasn't even as bad as depicted in the show. He fought in Korea, where he attained the rank of first sergeant and passed away in 1968.

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

Please give the Star Trek franchise a chance.

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

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

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

the prevailing theory on the meaning of the script writing in blithe's story is that winters was never standing over his foxhole encouraging him. Blithe imagined him and overcame his fear on his own, inspired by how he built up his view of winters' bravery in his mind.

Every time you cry, I cry. This Band of Brother's is gonna be rough. Thanks for all your videos.

Zeroed is a term used in adjusting aim. Basically your variation from where you are aiming versus where you are hitting is zero. In this instance it is being used to describe that the German artillery have zeroed their aim on the US positions in the town.

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

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

26:25 Zeroed meaning zeroed in, basically to be aiming directly at something, aimed at it perfectly, means they're hitting your exact position rather than guessing where you are, that kinda thing. I think the zero means zero deviation or zero chance to miss, that kind of thing.

Once you’ve watched this it will stay with you forever. One of the best tv series ever made.