Author Topic: Band of Brothers. (Read 50786 times)

Apart from it being such an excellent series, I think its ultimate strength was in the final interviews with the actual ones. That separated it from superbly created suppostion (as in so many films) into the true reality of the people who were physically there.

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #53 on:** February 26, 2007, 01:29:11 pm »

Well said Maggie. The series re-enacts Easy company's feats and their heroism. Real people with incredible stories to tell.

Maggie May · « **Reply #54 on:** February 26, 2007, 01:55:39 pm »

Thank you Red. Greatly appreciated.

It is a pity that nobody has been arsed to do a similar "up close and personal" one with our own. The yanks (brave as they were) were not alone on D Day.

Crackerjack Sam · « **Reply #55 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:14:27 pm »

One of the best TV shows ever. Bastogne is my favourite epsiode.

Dick Winters · « **Reply #56 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:31:49 pm »

A wonedrful, wonderful show. And as you say Maggie the interviews with the surviving members of Easy Company make it for me.

On another related note a campaign is underway in the States to see Major (then finally Colonel) Dick Winters receive the Medal of Honor for his assualt on the gun battery on D-Day before his death. His leadership and exploits that day originally earned him the highest award in the US military but because there was a policy of one Medal of Honor per unit it was downgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross as another officer was already awarded the Medal of Honor.

His tactics that day are apparently still being taught to young officers. (I don't know if this is true).

However, I regard Major Dick Winters as an amazing man, a fantastic leader, very brave and like all real heroes extremely humble. It was him that said he served in a company of heroes.

Maggie May · « **Reply #57 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:53:32 pm »

Quote from: Crackerjack Sam on February 26, 2007, 02:14:27 pm

One of the best TV shows ever. Bastogne is my favourite epsiode.

Indeed. And when you go there you will see a traditional market square (car park in centre normally), selling tourist food (though there is one excellent charcoutrerie who does not). And a museum. And a little similar down the road. And I see there is some form of a shoddy tour. And a tourist information centre in the square which does fuck all leaflets in English given the blood price for which is was spoken.

But hey. This was only last week. Perhaps they'll crank up the marketing come the Tourist Season. Just like we have observed how the only street up to the Menin Gate in Ypres has remarkably done so well in the last few years.

Alan_X · « **Reply #58 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:57:20 pm »

I watched the whole series through last weekend - absolutely brilliant. (I may have posted this last week but it is such a great piece of story telling it deserves saying again).

Maggie May · « **Reply #59 on:** February 26, 2007, 03:36:35 pm »

Quote from: Dick Winters on February 26, 2007, 02:31:49 pm

A wonedrful, wonderful show. And as you say Maggie the interviews with the surviving members of Easy Company make it for me.

On another related note a campaign is underway in the States to see Major (then finally Colonel) Dick Winters receive the Medal of Honor for his assualt on the gun battery on D-Day before his death. His leadership and exploits that day originally earned him the highest award in the US military but because there was a policy of one Medal of Honor per unit it was downgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross as another officer was already awarded the Medal of Honor.

His tactics that day are apparently still being taught to young officers. (I don't know if this is true).

However, I regard Major Dick Winters as an amazing man, a fantastic leader, very brave and like all real heroes extremely humble. It was him that said he served in a company of heroes.

Can you indulge me please? I would indeed wish to endorse your post in detail on such a memarkable man. But I am one of a Band of Brothers now, who are engaged in responding urgently to matters which touch graviously upon and insult our own by the vermin (see main LFC Mackenzie main sticky thread), two of which are immient.

My apologies if my response lacks grace.

Can I please ask you, when this current vile business is done, that we speak again to properly honour a brave man.

TheRedBaron · « **Reply #60 on:** February 26, 2007, 03:50:32 pm »

I signed a petition not too long ago to try and get Winters the medal of honour, hes fully deserves it and more! BoB is an absolutely amazing series and puts you through the whole range of emotions. After watching that i went and bought loads of Ambrose books (the series was an adaption of his book Band of Brothers), deffo buy them if you come across them.

Dick Winters · « **Reply #61 on:** February 26, 2007, 04:15:01 pm »

Quote from: Maggie May on February 26, 2007, 03:36:35 pm

Can you indulge me please? I would indeed wish to endorse your post in detail on such a memarkable man.   But I am one of a Band of Brothers now, who are engaged in responding urgently to matters which touch graviously upon and insult our own by the vermin (see main LFC Mackenzie main sticky thread), two of which are immient.

My apologies if my response lacks grace.

Can I please ask you, when this current vile business is done, that we speak again to properly honour a brave man.

Your response never lacks grace Maggie and I applaud the work you are currently regarding the toad that is McKenzie.

A website has been created www.majordickwinters.com that is supporting a campaign for him. I believe that the Winters family are supporting this campaign.

Maggie May · « **Reply #62 on:** February 26, 2007, 05:13:14 pm »

Quote from: Dick Winters on February 26, 2007, 04:15:01 pm

Your response never lacks grace Maggie and I applaud the work you are currently regarding the toad that is McKenzie.

A website has been created www.majordickwinters.com that is supporting a campaign for him. I believe that the Winters family are supporting this campaign.

Thank you. From you, that means a great deal.

Just very briefly. In the British Armed Forces the criteria for the award of medals at this extreme level is for high acts of valour in a precise engagement or engagemenents and is absolute and precise, and has been set in stone for hundreds of years.

Out of respect for you Dick.

BIGdavalad · « **Reply #63 on:** April 18, 2007, 05:24:37 pm »

Ronald Speirs passed away at the begining of this week:

Memorial page

Rest in peace fella, you earned it.

FTW · « **Reply #64 on:** April 18, 2007, 05:26:01 pm »

Damn..

R.I.P. Seemed a true hero.

Maggie May · « **Reply #65 on:** April 18, 2007, 08:17:58 pm »

Rest in peace Ronald Spiers. You were a very special man.

Dick. I'm sorry it took this thread being brought forward for such a tragic reason but well done Dava for thinking of Ron and posting the sad news.

Its quiet on the vermin front for a bit. Perhaps we can take Major Dick Winters' campaign further forward now.

Big Tall Man · « **Reply #66 on:** April 19, 2007, 02:41:39 am »

Have both the Stephen Ambrose book and Dick Winters' memoirs. Fascinating insight into heroes and a book from a man who is refreshingly humble and self effacing, given the magnitude of the events which he reports. In the culture of anyone who can whistle or chew gum and walk at the same time putting out an autobiography bragging, this is a truly remarkable read. It certainly puts into perspective some of the good old fashioned values that our modern society seems bereft of.

RIP Ronald Speirs- I for one am truly grateful for the sacrifice that he and countless thousands of all nationalities made on my behalf.

Finnred · « **Reply #67 on:** April 24, 2007, 06:43:30 am »

Bought me the dvd´s also.
Great value for money.

Pheeny · « **Reply #68 on:** April 24, 2007, 02:49:47 pm »

~~Can someone who's got the Box set make a copy of the last (6th)DVD. The one with the interviews etc.PM me~~

now sorted, by you know

Deadlogic · « **Reply #69 on:** April 24, 2007, 03:11:05 pm »

Quote from: BIGdavalad on April 18, 2007, 05:24:37 pm

Ronald Speirs passed away at the begining of this week:

Memorial page

Rest in peace fella, you earned it.

Gutted.

I'm sure he was the hero he was portrayed to be - and more.

R.I.P

medley · « **Reply #70 on:** April 24, 2007, 03:18:55 pm »

I didnt know that!

I had him (the actor actually) in my avatar for about 3-4 months and i took it off last week. He was only 9 days away from his 87 (i think) birthday.

Rest in peace

Deadlogic · « **Reply #71 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:03:50 pm »

Just to let everyone know (if you don't already) that Spielberb is making a "follow up" to this called "The Pacific War."

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000229/

Withnail · « **Reply #72 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:30:39 pm »

Quote from: Deadlogic on April 24, 2007, 04:03:50 pm

Just to let everyone know (if you don't already) that Spielberb is making a "follow up" to this called "The Pacific War."

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000229/

can't wait.

Deadlogic · « **Reply #73 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:34:19 pm »

Ach. Bad typo there by me.

medley · « **Reply #74 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:44:30 pm »

I thought they had cancelled production on his next series? May be i was wrong. Release date there says 2009 so anything can happen between now and then. Lets hope it follows through

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #75 on:** April 24, 2007, 05:50:51 pm »

How many series are there? watched the first three episodes on that virgin thingy and it seems good

rotistgeil · « **Reply #76 on:** April 24, 2007, 10:14:11 pm »

Quote from: wadey-LFC on April 24, 2007, 05:50:51 pm

How many series are there? watched the first three episodes on that virgin thingy and it seems good

10 Episodes + 1 Extras DVD

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #77 on:** April 24, 2007, 11:28:44 pm »

Quote from: wadey-LFC on April 24, 2007, 05:50:51 pm

How many series are there? watched the first three episodes on that virgin thingy and it seems good

do they have band of brothers on virgin tv on demand or whatever its called ?

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #78 on:** April 25, 2007, 08:41:53 am »

yes phil they do

ive never seen the first one before which is a surprise , only got the first 3 episodes which is a shame

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #79 on:** April 25, 2007, 08:43:45 am »

Quote from: Sir Withnail the Welsh on October 18, 2006, 07:12:31 pm

National geographic have been re-showing the whole series,i had forgotten what a brilliant series it was. Damian Lewis is astounding, even manages to do a passable yank accent.
One to keep on my sky+ planner methinks.

Was good

Funny though because according to most yank films the British or British Colony forces were never involved in World War II - only the Yanks, the Russians, Japanese and the Germans (You can understand the lack of participation of the Italian and French forces in the films as the high-speed cameras to film their mass departures weren't invented)