By Anonymous on Sunday, August 19, 2001 - 02:02 pm:

This is called "Points" See the new Vanity Fair for the complete list of episodes and their asir dates...

By Tom E. on Monday, September 24, 2001 - 06:08 pm:

I visited the Eagle's Nest last October and spoke to an english-speaking tour guide about BOB. Hanks had visited the area around March ans was seeking permission to build a facade of the Berghof, Hitler's home below the Eagle's Nest. The Bavarian government refused his request, hence the filming in Switzerland. The guide aslo sais that Hanks toured soem bunkers recently opened to the public and fell and separated his shoulder, causing a stir in this quiet, little town.

By adam don scanlon (Adamscanlon) (212.67.108.104 - 212.67.108.104) on Saturday, November 03, 2001 - 03:31 pm:

band of brothers is amazing and a credit 2 the actors of it and the producers the graphics ans plot are amazing and historical.i cant wait until the episode

By Chase Prescott (Chasey666) (152.163.207.194 - 152.163.207.194) on Friday, November 23, 2001 - 09:31 pm:

I really enjoyed the whole series and this episode but there was one thing i was dissappointed in. At the end it told us what happened to each of the members of Easy Company but left out Malarkey, Gurnere, Toye and other surviving memebers. But anyway. Bravo to all the cast and crew and thank you to all the real men of Easy Company

By Michael Toye (Miketoye) (64.12.104.174 - 64.12.104.174) on Friday, November 23, 2001 - 10:55 pm:

Yes I also was a little disappointed in how the producers only told what happened to everyone that survived the whole war...they should have done it for most or all of them, no matter how hard that would be. It would have been a great tribute to all of the men. Also, they left out some soldiers that made it all the way through, including Babe Heffron, and i think Malarky made it through...he was just ill and in the hospital when they captured the Eagle's Nest. I may be wrong.

By Lillian Cherith Elliot (Lillian) (63.226.148.140 - 63.226.148.140) on Saturday, November 24, 2001 - 08:13 pm:

ABSOLUTELY!!! I was actually very suprised that they left out Malarkey and Guarnere! I was mad too, becuase they were my favorite non-coms in the beginning of the series. I was amazed that they summed up some of the people we'd only just "met", but left out the others.
Pretty much my ONLY complaint with the series though, I suppose that's not too bad!

By Katie (Katie) (141.155.7.210 - 141.155.7.210) on Sunday, November 25, 2001 - 12:42 am:

If you recall, Malarkey had been sent to Paris and Guarnere had been injured and evac'ed quite a while beforehand. I suppose they had limited time and thus only had Winters' comment on the ones who were shown at the baseball game. Of course, by rights, that should have included Babe Heffron since he is shown in the circle when Winters announces the end of the war. Guarnere, Malarkey and Heffron were all in the closing sequence with the real vets so I suppose that is some compensation. Perhaps there was more taped and it will appear on that much-longed-for DVD when it finally surfaces.

By JANE Southern England (Jane) (195.93.32.158 - 195.93.32.158) on Friday, November 30, 2001 - 05:17 pm:

Just seen episode ten and I'm still crying!!!!!!!

...Then the announcement 'Over on BBC Knowledge you can see the making of Band of Brothers now.."
I cant get that chanel (I live out in the sticks!)
Was this aired in America?, I sure hope it gets repeated!

I'm a bit too emotional to carry on now..........
Jane

By Alexis T (Lexie_Uk) (195.92.194.14 - 195.92.194.14) on Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 04:47 am:

It's so sad that it's over. Friday nights will never be the same again. I'm not ashamed to admit i had a little cry (well i am a bit soft after all). I'm so glad i watched it and read the book, it's inspired me to do lot's of things. Medic Eugene Roe has made me want to go out and help people, so next week i'm donating blood for the first time (which is big for me cos i don't like needles). It's cool how a bunch of guy's from way back can inspire and become hero's to girl thousands of miles away in a different country, who until 10 weeks ago didn't really know anything about the american airbourne (or about the british airbourne for that matter) but has started reading about them now.

It's been the best mini-series i have ever seen!

I can't wait for the documentary next week!
And even though it's finished over here i'm still definatly gonna visit this site!
Lex
x

By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (64.157.114.40 - 64.157.114.40) on Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 04:57 am:

Lex,

You'll enjoy the doucmentary! One of the goals of this site is to inspire our generation to learn what was sacrificed and also motivate us to do our part and help. Glad you are answering the call!!

Thanks for visiting and we will keep adding to this site and hope you do continue to visit.

Thanks!

Chris

By Paul Aling (Bull) (195.92.168.171 - 195.92.168.171) on Friday, December 07, 2001 - 06:34 pm:

Jane,

I can tape you a copy of the making of documentary if you send me a tape! It's only 30 minutes long but it's still good.

Paul

By Alexis T (Lexie_Uk) (195.92.194.13 - 195.92.194.13) on Saturday, December 08, 2001 - 12:51 pm:

Hi Chris,
u were right, i did enjoy the documentary. It was the best way the finish of the series. It was nice to see the real people and hear their story in their own voices, behind the names who we've read about and watched someone else telling their story. I think heroism comes from people, who after all they have done are insistant that they aren't hero's and of course heroism shines from those who did not return.

Are there any other good book's about easy company out there?

Lex
xxx

By JANE Southern England (Jane) (195.93.33.154 - 195.93.33.154) on Monday, December 10, 2001 - 03:49 pm:

Paul,
Thanks very much for the offer of tapeing the "making of...", its very sweet of you.
I'm hopeing that when they re-run the series in the Spring they'll include it on a 'proper' chanel
you never know!!!!!
thanks again
Jane

By Paul Aling (Bull) (195.92.168.163 - 195.92.168.163) on Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 08:38 am:

Jane,

I hope they do as well. It might even be on the video/dvd when they release it....next winter......Wahhhhh!

Paul

By Alexis T (Lexie_Uk) (195.92.168.164 - 195.92.168.164) on Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 01:45 pm:

Jane and paul,
I e-mailed the bbc (like u do) to see if they were going to repeat the 'making of band of brothers' on normal tv, they said they had no plans to. Boo-hoo!

So it looks like we'll have to wait till next year - i share ur wahhhhh!

Lex
xxx

By JANE Southern England (Jane) (195.93.32.152 - 195.93.32.152) on Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 04:33 pm:

Hi Lex..../Everyone/...Anyone!,
Just thought I'd better post this...I can't remember where I read it, but the 'Making of..'
is being repeated on 29th Dec, on....yes you
guessed it....BBC KNOWLEDGE!!!!!!
lots of love,
Jane
P.S. Someone did mention a website address you can download it from but it takes ages to do, n'
if I did that, everyone would be a bit miffed
round here(home)!!!

By Derek D. Tircuit (Dtircuit) (24.8.242.153 - 24.8.242.153) on Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 07:21 pm:

Jane, I'd be VERY interested in downloading it, and have a connection speed that won't quit.

Can you email me off board (tircuit@home.com) and let me know where to go?

Thanks!

Derek

By Derek D. Tircuit (Dtircuit) (24.8.242.153 - 24.8.242.153) on Sunday, December 16, 2001 - 03:03 am:

Jane, I'd be VERY interested in downloading it, and have a connection speed that won't quit.

Can you email me off board (tircuit@home.com) and let me know where to go?

Thanks!

Derek

By Jennifer Nelson (Jenelson) (208.241.47.165 - 208.241.47.165) on Monday, December 17, 2001 - 11:15 am:

Jane,
I also would be very interested to download 'the making of.' If you've still got the link, could you send it to me at jennifer_nelson@bmc.com?

Thanks so much!
-Jen

By Derek D. Tircuit (Dtircuit) (65.81.244.11 - 65.81.244.11) on Monday, December 17, 2001 - 11:38 am:

Hey, Jen, Jane, et. al., When I get it downloaded, I'll figure a way to post it here.

Later,

Derek

By robyn (Robyn) (64.231.13.51 - 64.231.13.51) on Monday, December 17, 2001 - 02:19 pm:

Hi. I think that would be a great addition. I would love to see that, as I am sure many who have not would also. I will watch for that. I hope you will be able to post it. Want to pass on Christmas wishes to all!!

By JANE Southern England (Jane) (195.93.32.153 - 195.93.32.153) on Monday, December 17, 2001 - 04:03 pm:

Derek -
Excellent idea! Looking forward to it
Jane

By Angela Hmmm (Bob3) (209.255.54.88 - 209.255.54.88) on Monday, December 17, 2001 - 07:24 pm:

i wish it would come out on dvd already...it is going to stink wating like a year!

By Angela Hmmm (Bob3) (209.255.54.88 - 209.255.54.88) on Monday, December 17, 2001 - 07:26 pm:

My favorite episodes are Episode 6 and Episode 7 (I believe) I liked how in the end of 7 (i believe, again hehe) they showed like people dissapearing from the church (i accidently wrote jerk instead of church there lol) who had been wounded or killed. just thought id share that with ya..

By Angela Hmmm (Bob3) (209.255.54.88 - 209.255.54.88) on Monday, December 17, 2001 - 07:28 pm:

Sorry to be writing so much, but if anyone knows when they'll show "re runs" on HBO could you email me (chickenmeat3@hotmail.com) thanks!

By Angela Hmmm (Bob3) (209.255.54.88 - 209.255.54.88) on Monday, December 17, 2001 - 07:30 pm:

im getting annoying i know..but alex is like me! only with some other people from the war...lol...although i wont donate blood...yet cuz im not old enough! well, sorry, bye bye better leave the boards before i can do anymore damage

By nina rose berden (Schyler) (192.169.39.69 - 192.169.39.69) on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 10:48 am:

can't believe this is the last episode for BoB...very touching...almost made me cry the way Lewis did the voice-over on what happened to the men after the war, with them playing baseball and having fun...i'm going to miss them...

By Anna Hinsull (Annahinsull) (80.225.33.83 - 80.225.33.83) on Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 10:56 am:

I loved this episode,
I cried for half an hour after the last scene.Whitch is unusual for me as im only 14 and dont get emotional very often. because it was the only one i had on video when i was ill off school the week after i watched it 7 times!!!
Anna

By Alexandra Rajpold (Skylar) (217.113.225.229) on Saturday, February 16, 2002 - 04:20 pm:

Finnally!
Well,I'm here for the first time,I'm from Poland where "Band of Brothers" had just finished on HBO.I think It's the best thing I've ever seen(really).I miss Easy Company a lot,and I hope that some of You is getting through the same problems as I do .

By Anita ten Kate (Anita) (213.51.6.186) on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 03:03 pm:

Hello Alexandra. Hope you read this. I'm new here to. Yesterday I saw the last episode and I really miss them. Nobody here understands it and think I'm overreacting. It is nice to read that I'm not the onlyone who misses them and feels like I do

By Alexandra Rajpold (Skylar) (217.113.225.230) on Friday, March 29, 2002 - 01:38 pm:

Thank You Anita!I've just read your message and I felt like the happiest girl on Earth-I'm not alone!!!It's been 2 months without "Band of Brothers",and I was getting depressed,when I saw an information in newspaper.It was said that Polish HBO will repeat whole series again in April!!!You don't even know how much "BOB" means for me.In June I'm going to Military Academy of Medical Sciences in Warsaw,and then who knows...maybe I'll be like Medic Eugene Roe...

By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 09:20 pm:

By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 09:25 pm:

Hitler's Eagle's Nest, Berchtesgarden, Bavaria, Germany. 20 May 1945.

By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 09:34 pm:

This tunnel leads to a solid brass elevator which goes up through solid rock to Adolph Hitler's Eagles Nest above.

Photo courtesy of Paul Hester

By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 01:09 pm:

Hotel in Bertchesgaden. During WWII, it was taken over by the Nazis. Adolph Hitler stayed here many times.

Photo and text courtesy of Paul Hester

By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.239.86.117) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 01:12 pm:

Typical house in Bertchesgaden.


Photo and text courtesy of Paul Hester

By Jane Lindholm (Jlindholm) (204.48.169.252) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 12:34 am:

Chris,

Marvelous, just marvelous. These are breath taking. Please convey our appreciation to Paul. Thanks

Jane

By SYL (Wings) (200.27.153.170) on Thursday, May 23, 2002 - 04:49 pm:

this is my favorite episode
the music and the breathtaking scenary
along with the good acting
delivered in my opinion one of the best episodes of the series

i have one question for i haven`t read the book yet
(let`s call it for mere geographical isolation reasons)

Shifty is picked up to go back to the states
but why him? it`s obvious that the officers had chose him but i`d like to know the reason

anyone knows?

By Ilja Buschman (Bobandluzfan) (212.129.207.209) on Thursday, May 23, 2002 - 04:54 pm:

i think it was just a lottery. They randomly picked someone from each company that could go home.

But he was the latest easy member that was back in the states. He had an accident as you might now from the series

By SYL (Wings) (200.27.153.170) on Thursday, May 23, 2002 - 05:16 pm:

thanks Bobandluzfan

yeah, that was a lottery
but after Welsh picks a number
and the private(or else) who was holding the helmet leaves
you can see that the helmet is empty
there was only one name in it
and i suppose it was to relieve Shifty
from any guilt or remorse for having to
leave his friends just in the beginning of another war
(though it was over before they were re-deployed)

but was just wondering the reason why the officers decided it had to be Shifty

By irene vrinte (Gijoe) (62.251.0.22) on Friday, May 24, 2002 - 03:01 pm:

well he never was injured and thus never received a purple heart and i guess he had the fewest points ('JESUS i thought i had it bad' (Malarkey)) . so he would NEVER ever make it home with so few points.
great scene is that, BTW, especially when it turns out the helmet is empty!

irene

By Ilja Buschman (Bobandluzfan) (80.60.206.185) on Friday, May 24, 2002 - 05:42 pm:

he was never injured while he was at easy company. Malarkey asked him how many points he had. Then he said: "75 points, no purple heart, never was injured."

But then when he can go home, he was injured in his pelvis if i remember correctly. And then you hear Winters say: "I wish i could say he was our only casualtie in Austria" And then you see the accident with Janovec.

By irene vrinte (Gijoe) (62.251.0.22) on Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 03:56 am:

yes ilja i knew that about him being injured on his way home. i was just thinking about an explanation why he was the one who got the ticket home. and i guess it was because he had ALWAYS been on the front line, had been with easy since its formation, and was the only one who never was injured. (i think luz and maybe some others remained injury-free too, but maybe they had more points?).

irene

By Ilja Buschman (Bobandluzfan) (212.129.207.209) on Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 07:57 am:

yeah i think so too. luz was "a lucky bastard"

By Chris Langlois (Chrisdfw) (12.241.64.130) on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 09:43 pm:

I think it's pretty amazing how much the scene in the series looks so much like the real thing!

By jan dawn doronila (Potatomasher) (202.78.97.13) on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 04:08 am:

Very much the same indeed! (the only difference is -- no color!!)

By Jonathan Jones (Jonjones) (213.1.110.219) on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 07:15 pm:

Brilliant photos! If anyone else in this "BoB Family" has any more on any of the subject matter that this site covers, I do hope that they get round to posting them?

Regards to All.

Jonathan Jones (UK)

By Iines (Iines) (195.197.127.147) on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 03:17 pm:

It's so sad that BoB is over I cried that night after last episode, it was so touching. I'm so happy that I'm not the only one.

Iines

By cias (Cias) (208.148.113.111) on Monday, October 14, 2002 - 10:41 pm:

Iines
You' re not the only one. Whether everyone cried or not we all shared a feeling of loss, an emptiness.
But try looking at it this way, if you taped it or eventually buy it in a store you can look at it again. Each time you' ll see something you missed before.

Now, you can show your respect for those men by being the best person you can be. This is a loose knit community which posts on several sites. You' re part of us. Hang in there.
Also, spread the word about what you' ve learned to make this a better world.
If you haven' t read the Ambrose books, do so. A good book site is ABEBooks. com. Go to David Kenyon Webster.com and order the revised edition of "Parachute Infantry."
"Good luck. God bless you" Lt. Winters-D-Day
Gary

By Iines (Iines) (195.197.126.45) on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 02:52 pm:

Yes, luckily I have taped five episodesAnd luckily there is the DVD coming soon.
I haven't read BoB-book yet, but I will. It must be good because series was so wonderfull.
Thanks for these sites!

Iines

By Marigold Papa (Marigold) (203.170.2.80) on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 10:05 am:

Iines, i feel the same way. Y'know, no matter how many times i've seen the series, ep 10 never fails to make me cry

gold

By Iines (Iines) (195.197.126.125) on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 02:37 pm:

It's so sad that they didn't tell what happened to Guardnere, Toye and other men we knew I would really like to know. I hope they tell it in the book.
I also usually start crying when I see that baseball match in the end

Iines

By Marigold Papa (Marigold) (203.170.2.79) on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 05:25 pm:

Iines, that would be Guarnere. Yeah, he lost his leg but he saved his buddy's life. Wasn't that so touching? Yes, the book says about what happened to the guys of Easy in the end. Do you have the book yet or still planning to buy it?

gold

By Iines (Iines) (195.197.126.112) on Friday, October 18, 2002 - 03:18 pm:

Yes, it was so sad, and Toye and Guarnere were both my favourites Well, I'm happy they didn't die. I don't have the book yet but I will buy it soon.

Iines

By Cameron Ross (Hedge) (216.221.81.98) on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 06:09 pm:

I have a question about this episode:
When Winters is talking to that Major General about transferring to the Pacific, does the Major General say "You've done enough" when referring to Winter's combat experience? At first I thought he said "You dont have enough"
Also, he says "Frankly I think you may have earned the right to .... " and I couldn't make out the rest of what he said. Anyone know?
I wonder why he wouldn't want to send such a qualified leader and devoted man to the Pacific rather then keep him idle in Europe?

By homefront41 (Homefront41) (198.81.26.142) on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 06:28 pm:

Cameron, Remember, that interview was set up to discuss Winters' request to transfer to the Pacific -- to leave Easy Company to join another unit in the PTO. At that point in time, it was more efficient from the Army's standpoint to leave him where he was with Easy Company, at least until they could determine what they were going to do with the Airborne forces. In the end, of course, there was no need for Easy to go to the Pacific. And if there had been, there was certainly a lot of consideration ("you've done enough") for many of those units which had been on the front lines in battle for as many days as the invasion forces up until that time. Ultimately, the General expressed the thought that his men had earned the right to keep him as their commander. Amen. And so they have, to this very day. BK

By irene vrinte (Gijoe) (131.174.208.173) on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 02:37 am:

i think the 'you've done enough' part was about him being fit for handling a batalion of his own in the Pacific.

i think the general said 'frankly i think your men have earned the right to keep you around as their commander' ....not sure that's the exact line, though. maybe Gold can help you out she's a real expert on this!

irene

By Cameron Ross (Hedge) (216.221.81.99) on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 12:59 pm:

Yea that sounds right and makes sense. Thanks

By Marigold Papa (Marigold) (203.170.2.83) on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 10:28 pm:

Irene, Cameron and all: the general was just saying "In fact i think they've earned the right to keep you around" and nothing more Hope that helped...

gold

By Michael Wisotzkey (Afireinside) (24.171.107.160) on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 08:28 pm:

OK! I was watching "We Stand Alone Together" and Dick was talking about when the German offered him his Luger. The way he talked, he took it and still has it. In the series, he said "You may keep your sidearm."

Whats going on!?!?!?

By Michael Wisotzkey (Afireinside) (24.171.107.160) on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 08:29 pm:

Chris, its Adolf =)

By Iines (Iines) (195.197.127.16) on Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 03:21 pm:

Hello all!
Did someone ever find out was that man who Liebgott wanted to kill and Sisk killed, really concentration camp's leader?
I think i agree with Webster, it was maybe too fast decision because there wasn't certain proof.
But maybe he was really guilty and then he definitely earned to be killed.

Iines

By Joe Hammer (Hammerjoe) (207.179.180.34) on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 09:18 pm:

Hi,

First of all this is my first post here, now that the registartion system is working.
Second this is an awesome site. Keep up the good work.

Third, yeah I loved BoB, it is an amazing show.

Now to comment on the last episode, altough it was good, I think it would been better if instead of just showing the guys playing basketball they should find some way of having the actors morphed into the real guys.
That would have a tremendous impact to the viewer because it would be the final confirmation that it was real, this happened and these same old guys at the end of the episode lived it.
Can you imagine the impact?

By Marigold Papa (Marigold) (203.160.183.79) on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 09:51 pm:

Joe, i think you meant baseball?
Welcome aboard and enjoy the site.

gold

By Joe Hammer (Hammerjoe) (142.166.122.163) on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 11:08 pm:

Thanks for the heads up Marigold...

By Leonie ten Cate (Lechan) (217.120.162.33) on Friday, December 13, 2002 - 04:42 am:

Hey Joe, You'd better watch it for Gold She likes telling us what the right thing is if we said a wrong thing Just kiddin!!!

Hey Welcome Joe! Your idea would be pretty cool, but not all of the Easy-guys made it, so it would have bin a problem. But it was a pretty good idea!

Next week here in Holland ; The making of BoB !!!! Can't hardly wait :-P !!!!!!!!!

By Iines (Iines) (195.197.127.1) on Friday, December 13, 2002 - 03:34 pm:

Welcome Joe!
Nice to get new BoB-nuts here

Iines

By Joe Hammer (Hammerjoe) (142.166.122.183) on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 12:16 am:

Thanks for the welcoming.

Bob is a great show.
For me personally it made me wanting to go and meet all those guys and listen to their stories to find out how it happened.

Kinda weird huh?

By Leonie ten Cate (Lechan) (217.120.162.33) on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 05:47 am:

Ow no it's not weird at all!!! Really, i want to talk with the real E-guys as well and listen to their story and what they think about BoB andso

I think everyone wants that now we've seen BoB But i'm way to shy to speak with them if i get the oppurtunity (I hope i spell that right)

By stephen stallebrass (Drstallebrass) (62.253.32.5) on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 10:28 am:

Hi,

I think the last episode is perfect just the way it is, to have morphed the actors and the real veterans would have been to much like that of Saving Private Ryan. It already has a major impact, well it does on me anyway. It makes me cry like a baby every time, especially the part about Luz.

Great idea but I think it may have spoilt it. What I mean is that although SPR is a great movie and in parts based on truth it was dramatised/fictionalised quite a lot, and although BoB has very close ties to SPR it is so much more: BoB is nearly 100% absolutely accurate. This dedication to accuracy is what makes it such a respectable piece and what makes it so great. This is where I think so much of the love, admiration, appreciation and respect of all of us comes from. To do the morphing thing would be to hollywoodise it too much ultimately lowering the standard of the piece.

For many SPR inspired people to watch BoB, which in turn changed the way people looked at this subject: from being a subject of war movies to a real life subject and sparked so such interest in the war for many to look more into it. This is absolutely true in my case. I probably wouldn't have watched BoB if I had not enjoyed SPR so much, well when I watched BoB with great anticipation I was not let down, I was hooked and ever since I have become a second world war buff and an Ambrose enthusiast. The only book of his that I have not read is Wild Blue, which is on my shelf waiting to be read.

I now try to convert as many people that I meet as I can in becoming BoB fans because I know when they watch it they'll be hooked and it will change their outlook and attitudes to life forever. Got 3 or 4 hooked just a couple of weeks ago, they hadn't watched it but had heard of it and I don't think they really understood what it was about. I showed them episode 2 (thought I'd drop them in it right from the jump) well as soon as the real vets started talking they knew this was not a conventional war movie but something that had to be given respect and had to be taken seriosly because it was real, especially when you see the real emotion and that these men were getting upset and on the brink of tears, especially Martin. I welled up straight away (as I always do) and I think they did too they never said a word till the end credits rolled. And heypresto they're hooked two of them even said they were gonna get the dvd box set the next day based on what they had seen.

I think they felt enlightened even though they had only seen the one episode they felt connected and wanted more.

Just my Humble opinion, hope this don't offend anyone. Anyway a warm welcome all newcomers and I'd love some feedback to see how you all feel. I'm guessing BoB makes you all feel the same as me or you wouldn't be here. Please feel free to see my profile if you wanna know anymore about me. Theres a great quote there so have a look. Oh and if you have not read the BoB book yet then WHY NOT? You're missing a whole other plane to BOB. I also highly reccomend Pegasus bridge by Ambrose.

Have a great christmas and a merry new year, don't forget to make a toast to all those who made sacrifices to give us our freedom.

steve stallebrass
Peterborough, England

By Ewa Molik (Layyla) (212.182.63.102) on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 02:59 pm:

can anyone possibly find and put here photos from the 10th episode with the views on lakes and mountains?i'd be grateful if you could help me on this, maybe send me a link for this e-mail adress: layyla@o2.pl thank you

By yvette thomas (Bettyb) (194.117.133.182) on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 03:37 pm:

Hello! warm greeting sent from blighty! this is my first night on here, and i think it's a a fitting tribute to the men of Easy Co. The last episode is heartbreaking-i hate to see grown men cry, and when the vets tell they're stories, it gets me every time. I liked how Speirs showed his warm caring side when Grant was injured (i'm a big Settle fan, so sorry if i drone one!), and to see them all celebrating and happy was lovely, especially after all the ups and downs in the series. I've just ordered this on DVD for chrimbo, and i'm gonna get a big box of tissues and watch it over the festive period.

By steve lundy (Breechblock) (216.209.164.82) on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 10:05 pm:

Hi everyone out there in the BoB world.
Homefront, if you could answer me a quick question. I noticed that the insignia on the men of Easy Companys wedge caps, at the beginning of the series, just had a parachute, and at the end there looked to be an airplane or a glider with the parachute. My question is were the 101st glider borne infantry also?? If so when did the men of Easy Co. use them and where?
Hope everyone is well.
Steve L.

By homefront41 (Homefront41) (198.81.26.142) on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 01:32 pm:

Steve, The one thing I know for sure about badges and patches of that era is that they changed a lot. Many of the units were brand new and it took a while for the nature of their capabilities to settle in and so naturally, the patches changed with the definitions. At some point glider parachute infantry was added to the TO&E of the 101st Airborne and the round overseas cap patch was changed to include the glider. Officers wore a patch showing the glider heading left, enlisted men wore the patch with the right heading glider.

In the series, you are right. Here’s one of Jane’s screencaps of Ron Livingston (Lewis Nixon) from Episode 1 on June 5, 1944, waiting for the Go signal for the invasion to begin. It’s the best demonstration I could find. Next to it is a promo shot of Matthew Settle (Capt. Ron Spiers) from Episode 10 at Zell am Zee, Austria in the summer of ’45.

If you all haven’t visited the Currahee site (506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association – Airmobile – Air Assault), http://currahee.hispeed.com/index.htm

Two sections in particular have lots of information, including books and articles as well as photos. Click on Photographs and History and wander around the Parachute Infantry Regiment ’42-’45 section. Keep clicking through on everything there is to see. You’ll be surprised at how much information is there. Then click on the Gallery Photos, Maps, Articles and Memorabilia.

There is much more information about the 506th Currahees who carried on the legacy of the men you have come to know through Band of Brothers. Enjoy. BK

By homefront41 (Homefront41) (198.81.26.142) on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 01:42 pm:

Sorry, but I cannot seem to upload the photos that illustrate the previous post. I'll try again later. BK

By Michael Wisotzkey (Afireinside) (24.171.107.160) on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 03:15 pm:

Silly Holland people, you get the BOB making

By homefront41 (Homefront41) (198.81.26.142) on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 02:46 am:

I'll try to upload those patches again:

Officers:

Enlisted:

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