10 Things You Didn't Know About Band of Brothers

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • *There are two mistakes I made in the facts: 1. Buck Compton was an All American catcher, not pitcher and 2. The civilian nurse character's name was Renée, not Anna. Anna was the name of Congolese nurse.
    🎥 Dive into the trenches of history with our Fact Video on "Band of Brothers"! 🎬 Join us as we uncover 10 fascinating facts about this iconic World War II miniseries that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. From the real-life heroes of Easy Company to behind-the-scenes secrets, get ready for an epic journey through bravery, brotherhood, and the untold stories of wartime heroism. #bandofbrothers
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    00:00 INTRO
    00:47 STAGGERING BUDGET
    01:40 REAL CAPT. HERBERT SOBEL
    02:34 10-DAY BOOTCAMP
    03:35 REAL-LIFE STORIES
    04:45 ALL AMERICAN PITCHER
    05:31 REAL FIREARMS
    06:05 MASSIVE UNDERTAKING
    06:48 PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN W/ JEEP
    07:40 PAPER SNOW
    08:32 STAR-FILLED SHOW
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Komentáře • 133

  • @jameshoopes6467
    @jameshoopes6467 Před měsícem +179

    No matter what you think of someone, no veteran should die of neglect and malnutrition. 😢

    • @factmeupchannel
      @factmeupchannel  Před měsícem +5

      That’s true

    • @lathatampi
      @lathatampi Před měsícem +1

      How did that happen?

    • @theallseeingmaster
      @theallseeingmaster Před měsícem +2

      I believe the malnutrition was self-inflicted to speed the end. Who neglected him, the staff or his family?

    • @factmeupchannel
      @factmeupchannel  Před měsícem +6

      @@theallseeingmaster Not much information about that, but considering that none of his family members attended his funeral since they were unaware of these events, I would assume the staff.

    • @johnweems5096
      @johnweems5096 Před měsícem

      100% true

  • @MrWhire4587
    @MrWhire4587 Před měsícem +73

    This is by far the best Series ever. I’m so glad it happened. I can’t still today stop watching it.

  • @jeffbeaver4419
    @jeffbeaver4419 Před 28 dny +59

    My son and I are taking the 2 week Stephen Ambrose Band of Brothers tour in July 2024. Starting in England and ending at the Eagles Nest. We will visit all of their battle sites. A bucket list trip.

    • @factmeupchannel
      @factmeupchannel  Před 28 dny +1

      Hopefully you’ll have a memorable experience!

    • @rebeccabowers7423
      @rebeccabowers7423 Před 24 dny

      Wish I could go with you!

    • @williamopfermann8875
      @williamopfermann8875 Před 11 dny

      I did that trip a couple years ago. We had a WW2 veteran in our group. Amazing experience. You will love it. I'm planning on doing it again in 2025

    • @jeffbeaver4419
      @jeffbeaver4419 Před 10 dny

      @@williamopfermann8875 I just found out yesterday that George Luz,Jr will be in our group as the tour manager.

    • @user-zm9or2zt1n
      @user-zm9or2zt1n Před 10 dny

      That's amazing, your a good dad, and I'm sure that will be a memory of a life time 🙌🎉

  • @crisespinoza1979
    @crisespinoza1979 Před 27 dny +23

    Band Of Brothers has been my favorite series of all time. I keep watching it again and again. The POW camp still tightens my throat every time i watch it.

    • @Harmelcon
      @Harmelcon Před 16 dny +2

      Do you mean the work/concentration camp?

  • @bobrich1950
    @bobrich1950 Před měsícem +53

    And don't forget that this June 6th, 2024, will be the 80th anniversary of the "Great Crusade". As referred to by General Eisenhower. Let us honor them now and forever.

    • @veramae4098
      @veramae4098 Před měsícem

      June 6th ... TRAITORS!

    • @bobrich1950
      @bobrich1950 Před měsícem +5

      @@veramae4098 You realize we're talking about D-Day, June 6th, 1944 ?? Right?!?!?

    • @ladycplum
      @ladycplum Před 9 dny

      @@veramae4098 Who the hell are you referring to as "traitors"? Are you confusing June 6th with January 6th?

  • @daniellebcooper7160
    @daniellebcooper7160 Před měsícem +49

    I feel sorry for Herbert Sobal. Although he wasnt cut out to lead men, he was quite capable of making soldiers. A classic case of trying to put a glove on a foot.

    • @martinhambleton5076
      @martinhambleton5076 Před měsícem +2

      Herbert had a government official mentality in BOB.

    • @postrock12
      @postrock12 Před 11 dny +3

      Yes,even though he wasn’t a good Leader,you’d hope he would have come to appreciated the fact that he was really good at training soldiers.but knowing how he died,he probably didn’t see it that way & focused too much on the negative

  • @Bogie0315
    @Bogie0315 Před měsícem +20

    BOB is the greatest war series/film ever made. Have watched it many times and will watch it again.

  • @johnfoley4892
    @johnfoley4892 Před měsícem +34

    I served in the army for 19 years
    Honestly a band of brothers is one of the best army series ever done

  • @ChuckJansenII
    @ChuckJansenII Před měsícem +11

    Renée Lemaire was depicted only using her first name in the series.
    Augusta Chiwy was the black nurse Renee called Anna and she passed away in 2015.

  • @sandovalperry2895
    @sandovalperry2895 Před měsícem +11

    It’s rare to find an officer or NCO who is great at their job, a great trainer, a great staff officer and a great leader. If it was easy everyone could be in command.

  • @JustAnotherArmyVet
    @JustAnotherArmyVet Před 5 dny +2

    The set Department did an amazing job. I actually went to Easy Company’s position/foxholes, in Bastogne (overlooking the town of Foy), and it looks exactly the same as it did in BOB.

  • @user-pf7bl3wg9l
    @user-pf7bl3wg9l Před měsícem +9

    One of the best things I’ve ever seen. I watch it every year.

  • @williamdrake2315
    @williamdrake2315 Před měsícem +6

    We are all human and have faults, What suprises me is Sobel can't read a map to save his life and didn't know when enough is enough. We all fail but failure only matters when we fail to learn and benefit from what has transpired. RIP Sobel.

  • @wouwolf
    @wouwolf Před měsícem +14

    Buck Compton was an All-American Catcher.

  • @user-zn6qh8ur8b
    @user-zn6qh8ur8b Před 8 dny +2

    Greatest decision by HBO & Tom Hanks ever. Probably also Spielberg.
    This is an IMPORTANT series, not just a great one. THESE GUYS REPRESENT ALL THE GREATEST GENERATION WHOSE STORIES WERE NOT FILMED

  • @GuilePatrick
    @GuilePatrick Před měsícem +12

    Tom Hanks was an extra in one of the Episodes ..He was one of the Brits rescued in the night ops and celebrating with the 101st...The scene was less than 2 seconds...

    • @davidbriggs7365
      @davidbriggs7365 Před 28 dny +1

      Nope, he was not in that scene. He did play a part. In the series, they made a raid across a river and after they returned to the other side, they kept hearing someone shouting for help in English. THAT voice was Tom Hanks.

  • @jcdisci
    @jcdisci Před měsícem +9

    The classic military jeep figures prominently on BoB because the classic military jeep figured VERY prominently in the war.

  • @ladycplum
    @ladycplum Před 9 dny +2

    2 things nobody really knows about: two original Toccoa men died rather tragic deaths later in life. Denver "Bull" Randleman contracted an easily treatable MRSA infection on the site of a surgical graft while in a nursing home. It went completely ignored and untreated and ultimately killed him. George Luz was still working as a handyman into his advanced years. In 1998 he was working on a gigantic industrial dryer when it slipped its supports and fell on top of him, crushing and instantly killing him. Neither of them deserved to die in the way they did.

  • @Bellabob
    @Bellabob Před 17 dny +1

    Band of Brothers was filmed close to where I grew up in Hertfordshire, UK.
    We’d often drive past the sets, you could hear the guns and explosions and see the planes flying over all the time.

  • @andrewhawkins9088
    @andrewhawkins9088 Před 19 dny +5

    Jimmy Fallon not being able to drive a stick is not the least bit surprising.

  • @mikesosa1146
    @mikesosa1146 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you so much for this post!!! Much appreciated!!

  • @jhart1352
    @jhart1352 Před 10 dny +2

    What happened to Sobel was wrong on so many levels. He wasn’t well liked but he most likely saved a lot of lives with his harsh training. I willing to bet many in Easy Company would agree. We should salute him for his sacrifice for his country. 🇺🇸

    • @ladycplum
      @ladycplum Před 9 dny

      I know a few officers and enlisted men featured in the show (Who I won't name) said that it wasn't fair or right what happened to him.

  • @jstrahan2
    @jstrahan2 Před 25 dny +2

    1:34. Just to clarify, Sobel did not attend the U.S. Military Academy, regardless of how similar the uniform looks. He attended Culver Military Academy.

  • @tjmed7708
    @tjmed7708 Před měsícem +6

    this video is awesome! i love band of brothers

  • @obiemichaels9675
    @obiemichaels9675 Před 25 dny +2

    Thank you for posting this
    I think everyone in the world should have to watch this series

  • @skid126
    @skid126 Před 6 dny

    I will never get tired of watching band of brothers

  • @GordonFalt
    @GordonFalt Před měsícem

    This is amazing!

  • @nelsonlanglois9104
    @nelsonlanglois9104 Před 16 dny

    Watching it again now

  • @user-zy6zh7zu4k
    @user-zy6zh7zu4k Před 18 dny

    Best series going

  • @adamdroi
    @adamdroi Před 4 dny

    The best to ever made

  • @Wildcat221
    @Wildcat221 Před měsícem +9

    How sobel could just walk past his superior like that and not salute is fucked up

    • @factmeupchannel
      @factmeupchannel  Před měsícem +6

      He was an unpleasant character for sure, and Schwimmer’s portrayal was top notch.

    • @charlesgantz5865
      @charlesgantz5865 Před měsícem +1

      @@factmeupchannel That may be true, but Winters was just being petty. In his book, Winters considered it "an act of sweet revenge."

    • @davidwoody5228
      @davidwoody5228 Před 14 dny

      Petty? I don’t think so. Sobel purposefully ignored him. Try doing that to a superior office. I assure you that what Winters did was very mild. It may have felt sweet but was also justified

  • @angloaust1575
    @angloaust1575 Před měsícem +3

    They were trained to exit from aircraft but once down they were infantry soldiers!

  • @henryalugoro9049
    @henryalugoro9049 Před 3 dny

    Band of brother story of WW2 in the West side, I could not imagine how bloody the war in the East side (Soviet)

  • @williammarkhart7047
    @williammarkhart7047 Před 8 dny

    I've heard of this before. A friend of mine his Dad died it a VA hospital of dehydration in the 60's.

  • @deaconsmom2000
    @deaconsmom2000 Před 5 dny

    Renee is based on Renee; Anna was a nurse from the Congo.

  • @davidkimmel5153
    @davidkimmel5153 Před 25 dny

    Thanks

  • @hellstromcarbunkle8857
    @hellstromcarbunkle8857 Před měsícem +2

    Godd I am SOOO OLDg. I can't drive an automatic without getting the heebie-jeebies. My right arm needs something to do and my left foot is itching

  • @andyboog2010
    @andyboog2010 Před 24 dny

    The guy Jimmy Fallon played actually was with the 10th armored division whom my grandpa served there. They where the tiger division. He was actually a machinist. Which blows me away that they actually had that type of support that close to the front line. But he was right there in the mix.

    • @factmeupchannel
      @factmeupchannel  Před 24 dny +1

      Really fascinating that you have, in a way, such a connection with the BoB story - I bet your grandpa has some stories to tell.

    • @thephilster6860
      @thephilster6860 Před 24 dny +1

      Have you read any of Ernie Pyle's weekly columns during the war? They rebuilt and repaired everything near the front lines.

  • @stevefowler2112
    @stevefowler2112 Před dnem

    I enjoyed some of the scenes in BoB's and would not call it a bad film at all, but it did rub me the wrong way due to everyone shouting from the rooftops (including the actors going thru "bootcamp" to get prepared for the movie) how realistic it was. I didn't find it very realistic at all and found many scenes to be no more than some director's quick civilian view on small unit movements and tactics that not even lightly trained green infantry units would consider doing. Just not a big fan of it (a U.S. infantry and Recon Marine who spent 27 months 17 days in Vietnam from March '67 thru June '69).

  • @roberthohl2349
    @roberthohl2349 Před 9 dny

    Compton was not a pitcher. At UCLA he was an all American catcher. He also played on the universities football team.

  • @sheldonf
    @sheldonf Před měsícem +4

    Loved the series and binge watch it every Veteran's and Memorial Day on TV. But why didn't they show the 969th Black artillery at Bastogne? The only disappointment for me.

    • @ste2442
      @ste2442 Před měsícem +1

      Why didn’t they show the 13th Battalion the parachute regiment and the other British units at the Battle of the Bulge ?

    • @sheldonf
      @sheldonf Před měsícem

      @@ste2442 I could be wrong but I don't believe those units fought at Bastogne.

    • @ste2442
      @ste2442 Před měsícem

      @@sheldonf they covered one of the flanks

    • @sheldonf
      @sheldonf Před měsícem +1

      @@ste2442 Ok, my mistake.

    • @ChuckJansenII
      @ChuckJansenII Před měsícem +4

      This was a series about Easy company not the entire Battle of the Bulge.
      The 969th had moved into an area of Bastogne near Noville and Villeroux. The 502nd PIR 101st was near Noville. The 327 GIR 101st was near Villeroux. Thus the 969th would not have been in the sector around Foy.
      Personally, the 333rd Field Artillery Group made up of the 333rd and 969th Field Artillery Battalions deserves its own series of movie. RIP the Wereth 11.
      The British and Canadians were in an area as a blocking force outside of the 101st zone at Bastogne. These were the 6th British Airborne and the 1st Canadian Airborne.

  • @m.helmikurniawan5383
    @m.helmikurniawan5383 Před 11 dny

    Even the new one, masters of the air, can't touch this

  • @fredanastas7103
    @fredanastas7103 Před 6 dny

    Compton was an All American CATCHER, not pitcher.

  • @sartainja
    @sartainja Před 11 dny

    Notice Dye never trains in the mud with the rest of the actors.

  • @THE_REAL_POLITIK
    @THE_REAL_POLITIK Před 6 dny

    come on no mention of my man Charlie Francis (Kirk Acevedo)?

  • @jbrass03
    @jbrass03 Před 7 dny

    Fallon having to be pushed in the jeep makes too much sense

  • @roberthohl2349
    @roberthohl2349 Před měsícem

    Compton was an all American catcher not a pitcher.

  • @mikekenney1947
    @mikekenney1947 Před měsícem

    Pretty sure Compton was a catcher at UCLA

  • @grahamtravers4522
    @grahamtravers4522 Před 11 dny

    "The character Anna ..." Who was that ? The nurse in the show was called Renee.

    • @ladycplum
      @ladycplum Před 9 dny

      Anna was the woman from Africa that was helping out around the "hospital". I don't understand how he got the two women confused, as Renee's name is spoken several times in the episode!

  • @veramae4098
    @veramae4098 Před měsícem +1

    After watching BoB, action movies seem hollow.
    During training, real Army soldiers watched with some confusion these guys doing paratrooper training, in 1940s uniform and gear.
    I'm startled there was no mention of the original BoB annual reunions AND the actors have continued the tradition.

  • @LeadBariBass
    @LeadBariBass Před 2 dny

    Mr. Fallon couldn't take the time to learn how to drive a manual transmission??? It's the literal least he could do to honor the character being played.

  • @wessexdruid7598
    @wessexdruid7598 Před 24 dny

    Let's just say that again...
    _"He spent the last seventeen years of his life in a Veterans Administration home, _*_before dying in 1987 of neglect and malnutrition."_*

    • @factmeupchannel
      @factmeupchannel  Před 24 dny +2

      Horrible way of passing away😔

    • @thephilster6860
      @thephilster6860 Před 24 dny +1

      That's abuse.

    • @Harmelcon
      @Harmelcon Před 16 dny

      I knew about the suicide attempt. If I knew about the way that he died, I forgot it. How very, very sad.

  • @shawmmathews889
    @shawmmathews889 Před 5 dny

    I know people say that Band of Brothers is good, but I just cannot take David Shwimmer seriously in any serious role.

  • @hawkeyegeorge
    @hawkeyegeorge Před 22 dny

    Compton was a catcher, not a pitcher.

  • @jimlong20
    @jimlong20 Před měsícem

    the job in the pacific was much harder

  • @ChiCubsRule1
    @ChiCubsRule1 Před 17 dny +1

    “All-American Pitcher” , clearly shows him in catcher’s equipment bc Buck was a catcher at UCLA. Did you do any research for this video or is this just for views?

  • @craigbrittain6039
    @craigbrittain6039 Před 3 dny

    Buck Compton was an All American catcher for UCLA. You need to do better at background research.

  • @virginia247
    @virginia247 Před 5 dny +1

    This goverment does not take care of our vetrans, shame shame on them ,

  • @speedymccreedy8785
    @speedymccreedy8785 Před měsícem

    Esteemed and popular tv dramas of the era, and the picture shown is the Sopranos, The X-files, and something else I don't even recognize.
    The Sopranos sure. But the X-files were always a joke, bad acting and the Mulder character always saying 'they're shutting us down Scully', watched 3 episodes that was my limit.
    What was that third obscure show?

  • @maryd4726
    @maryd4726 Před 20 dny

    Very English, Eton educated, Damien Lewis, doing a fine job with the American accent here, but I wonder why a Yank couldn't do it??

    • @ladycplum
      @ladycplum Před 9 dny

      That's why my ultra-super-mega patriotic Veteran dad won't watch the series. He doesn't like so many UK actors playing Americans.

  • @steveogle8942
    @steveogle8942 Před 18 dny +1

    Great content. I hate AI narrators

  • @sgrant39
    @sgrant39 Před 9 dny +2

    Yeah. Jimmy Fallon sticks out like a sore thumb. Bad hire.

  • @joshkarena3058
    @joshkarena3058 Před měsícem

    I have family and friends who still do not know how to drive a manual gearbox vehicle and sadly do not intend on learning to drive one. 😮

    • @bonniecarruth8429
      @bonniecarruth8429 Před 27 dny

      I had one friend say they had a manual transmission so her kids couldn’t drive her car.

    • @joshkarena3058
      @joshkarena3058 Před 27 dny

      @@bonniecarruth8429 😆 Their loss. 😆 🤣