BOB E6 FULL REACTION
Added 2025-03-12 04:24:27 +0000 UTC
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Love this series. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the other HBO mini-series on WWII, “The Pacific” about the marine corps in the Pacific Theatre of war. It was put together based on the writings of at least 2 people. The two I know for sure were Eugene Sledge who wrote his memoir entitled “With the Old Breed: At Pelielu and Okinawa”. The other memoir used for the series was “Helmut for My Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific” by Robert Lechie. Give that one a view also. You won’t be disappointed
Ricky Bretherick
2025-03-30 23:40:28 +0000 UTCWatched it as a kid and thought it was entertaining. Watched a few years ago and thought it was amazing.
Scott Asher
2025-03-13 19:20:30 +0000 UTCNah, I'm not cut out for war. The brutality of combat, the uncertainty of seeing another day, the morality struggle with taking another humans life just because they wear a different uniform... those things I can handle, but I am NOT sleeping in SNOW!
Scott Asher
2025-03-13 19:17:48 +0000 UTCMy favorite miniseries of all time is Lonesome Dove. It is fictional, but it is based on the novel of the same name. I cannot recommend it enough.
ViperBreeze
2025-03-13 18:23:23 +0000 UTCBrutal episode. It is hot outside but as usual, just watching this episode makes me feel like I am freezing to death.
TigerMyth
2025-03-12 22:41:15 +0000 UTCAnnd we're done! Goddamn that was a pressure cooker of an Episode! And having just re-read some the info I have on my Grandfather , and learning a bit more , it just blew me away. If my small bit of research , telegrams ,and a few other new things ,is/are correct , I believe he was captured during the time that this episode took place.(He was declared MIA on Dec 23rd , 1945) Man , lol this is TRIPPY! As for more in the based on actual events Military Films, IMO , I stick to what I have requested. Black Hawk Down - 2001 - Director - Ridley Scott -The story of 160 elite US soldiers who dropped into Mogadishu in October 1993 to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord. Hamburger Hill - 1987 - Director - John Irvin - May 1969 assault during the Vietnam War by the U.S. Army's 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. There are others , to be sure , but these are standouts that compare to BoB. Based on actual events and soldiers , and the fact that ANY ONE can die at any time. Ok, so if memory serves correctly , Dexter will be tomorrow , Sopranos tomorrow or Thursday , and the weekend Fun/Random/Weirdness Movies. And thanks again Sir , for an amazing reaction! Peace
Madmanmarz1981
2025-03-12 09:32:08 +0000 UTCI did not know that info.: ] That is far fuckin out Sir. Pleasure to know you Mr. Brackett. : ]
Madmanmarz1981
2025-03-12 08:54:31 +0000 UTCOk, been looking forward to this one. I just found the package holding what little I have on my Grandfather's service etc.I was able to find out more exact dates , names ,places , and information , and it is fascinating. I am going to have to have the documents scanned though , as they are in rough shape around the edges. Were it not for your reaction Mr. LBoyd Sir , I may not have looked again , and they would be gone. So thanks to you , and all who recommended this show. No Checklists for this show. Sorry if it sounds weird , but while I will have my regular viewing things I do , it seems sorta "wrong" to make it sound fun ? Does that sound weird? Anyway , let's get this goin. Peace
Madmanmarz1981
2025-03-12 07:37:43 +0000 UTCThat was my unit. It changed from the 327th Glider infantry Regiment to just 327th Infantry Regiment. 1/327IN Regiment.
Charles Brackett
2025-03-12 07:33:22 +0000 UTCFirst and foremost , Thank You for your service Sir. My Grandfather (Mom's Dad) was in WW2. PFC Kenneth M Wolssiffer - 327th Glider Infantry - MIA - Belgium, Dec.23, 1945 - Confirmed POW via German radio broadcast - Feb 23 ,1945 - Returned home - June/July ,1945. I am still learning what I can about him. Watching this show here has fanned the flames of interest for me. I am glad your encourage and share your son's interests. It sound like an amazing piece of History to have. Peace
Madmanmarz1981
2025-03-12 07:25:29 +0000 UTCThey make jokes because that is how they deal with the awfulness that is war. Joe Toye still had value even with trench foot because he's able to use a weapon. He doesn't have to go anywhere they are holding position. All he has to do is sit, wait, and shoot. I was in the 101st Airborne from 2006 to 2010. When I found out I had a 14yr old son that loved history and military history as much as me. For Christmas I found a .50cal bullet that had be recovered from this battle and authenticated. I gave that to him it came with a plaque that told about the story of the battle of the bulge.
Charles Brackett
2025-03-12 06:08:34 +0000 UTC
