"Band of Brothers"

Admiral Huddy · 28-06-2007, 17:26

I missed them when they were first broadcasted and I've been meaning to buy the DVDs since. No need! Found all episodes of this series on V demand. Started watching them on Sunday and I've only 3 left.

Fantastic WWII series that follows US Airbourne 101st Easy company from the days of operation Overlord, Market Garden in Holland to the final days.

I have to say, and I'm not afraid to admit, but this is moving stuff and has had me on the brink of a few tear jerking moments.

Absolutely a must see

Quote:

''History doesn't have much impact if you just issue a bunch of dates and military manoeuvres. It is most effective when it features drama between real people, and when the real human cost is evident.''

It amazes me that this actually happened and how lucky we all are. I'm not sure what drove these men forward. Tremendous bravery.

Feek · 28-06-2007, 17:30

Aye, I agree entirely. A couple of the episodes I thought were a bit bland but the whole series was excellent overall. And I loved the touch of seeing comments by the survivors without actually knowing who they are so as not to spoil anything. The final episode has names under them so you can see who is who.

Pickers · 28-06-2007, 17:52

Lol how odd - we found them on sunday and started watching them too!!

We have watched episode 6 about the medic.
AH - did you find Episode 6 was squashed?

Admiral Huddy · 28-06-2007, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Pickers

AH - did you find Episode 6 was squashed?

how do you mean?

Mondo · 29-06-2007, 00:21

The episode with the medic was the stand out ep for me, but the entire series is utterly brilliant.

mejinks · 29-06-2007, 08:23

I watched the series religiously and now own the box set, which I guard more fiercely than my wallet.

Admiral Huddy · 03-07-2007, 11:02

Finished watching this series last night with the Eagles nest and the special that followed.

Very moving stories some of those vets were telling. Particularly about the lad who was worried about never receiving even a scratch through D-Day, Holland and the months that had passed in Bastogne.. He thought when He got hit, he'd get the big one.. he was right..

Great scenes at the end of the soldiers looting the German SS treasure caves.. On asking Major Winters if he had a problem with this, he said no, after what these lads had been through and seen, i think they deserve it.

Very good series.

It's becoming more and more important that these stories are handed down before they are lost forever.

leowyatt · 03-07-2007, 11:36

Need to get around to watching this before it gets removed.

Feek · 03-07-2007, 11:41

Now go and watch Roots. I'll be on that again shortly after finishing Murder One.

Admiral Huddy · 03-07-2007, 17:14

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Originally Posted by Feek

Now go and watch Roots. I'll be on that again shortly after finishing Murder One.

blimmy - there's a blast from the past..

good timing too.. my Mrs needs hers doing

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Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Aye, I agree entirely. A couple of the episodes I thought were a bit bland but the whole series was excellent overall. And I loved the touch of seeing comments by the survivors without actually knowing who they are so as not to spoil anything. The final episode has names under them so you can see who is who. __________________

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Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	The episode with the medic was the stand out ep for me, but the entire series is utterly brilliant. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

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Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Finished watching this series last night with the Eagles nest and the special that followed. Very moving stories some of those vets were telling. Particularly about the lad who was worried about never receiving even a scratch through D-Day, Holland and the months that had passed in Bastogne.. He thought when He got hit, he'd get the big one.. he was right.. Great scenes at the end of the soldiers looting the German SS treasure caves.. On asking Major Winters if he had a problem with this, he said no, after what these lads had been through and seen, i think they deserve it. Very good series. It's becoming more and more important that these stories are handed down before they are lost forever. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

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Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Now go and watch Roots. I'll be on that again shortly after finishing Murder One. __________________