Band of Brothers: Episode 3 | Full Length Reaction

During the Carentan battle, you mentioned the priest out in the open tending to the fallen with no-one shooting at him. This character is Father John Maloney, played by Doug Cockle - The voice of Geralt of Rivia, if you've ever played The Witcher games. Also, "The Night of the Bayonet", in case you hadn't picked up on it after this video - During the night scene, we see Floyd Talbert waking up the sleeping soldier in the foxhole, and in his waking panic, he thrusts twice with his bayonet into his comrade. Talbert survived, and the poem is a light-hearted jab (no pun intended) at the incident. Talbert didn't receive a Purple Heart for this, since he wasn't injured by the enemy.

Stuart Brewster

Blithe was suffering from hysterical blindness, basically he just could'nt handle what he was seeing so his brain stopped letting him see it. When Winters said "It's okay son", you can see Blithe let out a deep breath like the weight of the world had just been lifted, and then can see again.

Chilly Willy Penguin Bones

Not trying to be that guy, but Albert Blithe didn't succumb to his injuries. He was sent home from the war and Easy Company thought he was killed. Hence the show staring he was killed. He went on to serve in Korea and passed away at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1967.

"there's individuals on the other side of this" >Wait until she sees the SS from Come and See. If we ever manage to get that film T.T

TB

Thank you

panacamanana

This series is not just DDay -- it follows this group of guys throughout the entire war. This series was done in 2001 -- 20 years ago which is why you probably have of heard of it. The old men in the beginning are the actual guys of Easy Company being portrayed in the series -- in the very last episode you will get to learn who they all are.

Nanette Davis

I have never commented on one of your videos (a little anxious but love your content.) but this episode has always resonated with me most. I have always believed this episode was about PTSD. during WWI and WWII, they called it "shell Schock, War Neurosis, or Combat Stress." and it was widely considered cowardice to get off the front lines or out of battle. There is a horrible example of General Patton in WWII berating a soldier (much like PVT Blith in the med area with LT Winters) for being "hysteric," and unable to fight with no physical wounds. After the war in Vietnam, Psychiatrists developed the diagnosis of PTSD and began treating veterans for their psychological damage. There has been a long stigma of PTSD, shell shock, etc. as being something to be ashamed of and not talked about. I feel like this one was one of the first major Hollywood productions to start addressing the issue. Veterans have a 50% higher rate to commit suicide than civilians. They deserve our help with both physical and "invisible wounds." I can see that this series is difficult for you to watch but that you are feeling all the emotions that it set out to make you feel. I appreciate you for appreciating the sacrifice and difficult decisions that were made in this horrible war.

Absurd Void

on another note. Looting was a huuge problem in WWII . from all involved parties. People wound up with all kinds of stuff!

Jonathon Ashcraft

Like most series / movies etc the intensity picks up exponentially a little over half way . so does tissue consumption. I love how they manage to fit some humor amidst the chaos! Side note I love that sweater ! It looks sooo soft !

Jonathon Ashcraft

"war is hell" Thanks V for going through this series. It is intense but seeing those veterans' stories acted out so well on screen is amazing.

James M

Wow, I cried hard enough watching this with you it gave me a headache. Loved the reaction Vee. looking forward to more. Im glad you are taking this show in baby steps and not binge watching it as well. Keep on Keeping on my friend. <3

LightsCameraJake

Also fun fact. I have been up close and personal (and also on the receiving end) of “that one german tank”. It’s just as intimidating in real life

Jake Dillon

Bit of history about Albert Blithe. First and foremost, despite what you saw in the episode, the REAL Blithe actually pulled through and was able to not only go on to make it back to the states in October of ‘44 after healing up, BUT ALSO saw service in the Korean War. He would die later in 1967 at age 44. Secondly, his hysterical blindness is an extreme but sadly common symptom of what we now know to be severe PTSD. Essentially what happens is the mind sees something so horrible, it cuts out your vision to prevent you from seeing more of it. Also common with these types of situations as was briefly alluded to us a total retrograde amnesia. Though not spoken, there’s probably a decent chunk of that battle Blithe would never remember even when given context from others who were there.

Jake Dillon

I’m just over here waiting for Avengers

MotoDork

Without giving out any spilers, I think I can go on and say that most of the episodes of BoB are like this. They try to paint the whole picture by focusing either on individuals, or certain aspect of the war experience on a personal level. This way with every episode we learn more and more not only of specific historical events, but mainly how the soldiers went through it and how they build such a strong bond with each other. That is also why it hits so much, watching it. I can guarantee that by the end of this series you will care, respect, feel with and admire all of them a lot more. Every episode add to this bit by bit.

Mino BG

Came here to point this out as well.

JayF

Also (as I'm sure you'll see plenty on here and YouTube), Blithe actually did not succumb to his wounds, he went on to serve in another war or two I believe and died much later in 1967. They didn't have any knowledge of this and their information was incorrect for the book and movie

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Drevan