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I just picked it up and may begin watching it tonight. I have never heard a bad thing said about it. Anyone know if there are plans to make more?
Such a good series... haven't heard anything about more though.
I doubt they'll make another of that series, as it played out nicely from D-Day to the end of the war, but there'll be other good war series, I hope. Try the Stephen Bochco series about Iraq, I heard it's good.
BTW, Band of Brothers deserves a medal of valor for it's realistic, high quality portrayal of war. EASY COMPANY, HO!
BTW, Band of Brothers deserves a medal of valor for it's realistic, high quality portrayal of war. EASY COMPANY, HO!
It was an HBO miniseries in 2001.
History Channel has episodes from time to time.
One of the best miniseries ever.
History Channel has episodes from time to time.
One of the best miniseries ever.
A&E had a BoB marathon this weekend and I watched a few again. Great series. I pull out the DVD's from time to time.
Ive seen a few eps here and there, I plan on buying the box set.
I dont see how they cna make more. War is over.
I dont see how they cna make more. War is over.
QUOTE (screech @ Tuesday, May 30th, 2006, 9:49 PM) 
Ive seen a few eps here and there, I plan on buying the box set.
I dont see how they cna make more. War is over.
I dont see how they cna make more. War is over.
Countless other stories to be told. How about the battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of the Bulge, a story from the London perspective during the Nazi Blitzkreig, etc...
QUOTE (digitalmonkey @ Tuesday, May 30th, 2006, 6:57 PM)
Countless other stories to be told. How about the battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of the Bulge, a story from the London perspective during the Nazi Blitzkreig, etc...
Thats why I need the box set. Ive only seen a few episodes and thought it ran from beginning of war to end of war.
Great, great series. Hope they do in fact produce another.
From Wikipedia
Band of Brothers (mini)
Directed by David Frankel, Tom Hanks
Written by Stephen Ambrose (Book), Various for the Script
Released 2001
Running time 600 min (10 parts)
Budget $125,000,000
Band of Brothers is an acclaimed ten-part television miniseries about World War II, co-produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Much of the action of the mini-series centers on the exploits of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, U.S. 101st Airborne Division and one of its early platoon leaders, Lieutenant Richard Winters (later Major Winters). It is based on a book of the same name written by acclaimed historian and biographer Prof. Stephen Ambrose.
The events portrayed in the mini-series are generally historically accurate and are based on Ambrose's research and recorded interviews with Easy Company veterans. Ambrose recorded many interviews with Easy Company veterans which are extremely moving. All of the characters portrayed in the mini-series are based on actual members of Easy Company; some of them can be seen in prerecorded interviews as a prelude to each episode. The mini-series first aired in 2001 on HBO and is still run frequently on different channels.
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This series can be considered as a by-product of the Steven Spielberg film Saving Private Ryan. Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks agreed to produce the series, with HBO as a partner. The film crew started immediately after finishing Saving Private Ryan, already on location.
A new miniseries from the creators of Band of Brothers named the "The Pacific War" began production in 2005.
Band of Brothers (mini)
Directed by David Frankel, Tom Hanks
Written by Stephen Ambrose (Book), Various for the Script
Released 2001
Running time 600 min (10 parts)
Budget $125,000,000
Band of Brothers is an acclaimed ten-part television miniseries about World War II, co-produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Much of the action of the mini-series centers on the exploits of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, U.S. 101st Airborne Division and one of its early platoon leaders, Lieutenant Richard Winters (later Major Winters). It is based on a book of the same name written by acclaimed historian and biographer Prof. Stephen Ambrose.
The events portrayed in the mini-series are generally historically accurate and are based on Ambrose's research and recorded interviews with Easy Company veterans. Ambrose recorded many interviews with Easy Company veterans which are extremely moving. All of the characters portrayed in the mini-series are based on actual members of Easy Company; some of them can be seen in prerecorded interviews as a prelude to each episode. The mini-series first aired in 2001 on HBO and is still run frequently on different channels.
and
This series can be considered as a by-product of the Steven Spielberg film Saving Private Ryan. Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks agreed to produce the series, with HBO as a partner. The film crew started immediately after finishing Saving Private Ryan, already on location.
A new miniseries from the creators of Band of Brothers named the "The Pacific War" began production in 2005.
I thought it was a very well done show, love pieces about war, esp. WWII. Can't wait to see "The Pacific War".
It really can't be continued, because it focused on one company that only fought in the ETO. Basically, it followed them from Basic until VE day - with an epilogue of what happened to them later in life.
I remember, when I first watched this show. I caught it late, because at first I wasn't interested, but one night my friend lost his cable, and said, "I'm coming over to watch Band of Brothers". I was was hooked. I didn't realize until the finale, that the old guys talking at the beginning and end were the actual soldiers. I have to admit that tears were forming.
I remember, when I first watched this show. I caught it late, because at first I wasn't interested, but one night my friend lost his cable, and said, "I'm coming over to watch Band of Brothers". I was was hooked. I didn't realize until the finale, that the old guys talking at the beginning and end were the actual soldiers. I have to admit that tears were forming.
It truly is fantastic - the book is outstanding as well.
This is the first I have heard of "The Pacific War" and now I cannot wait!
This is the first I have heard of "The Pacific War" and now I cannot wait!
QUOTE (HtotheNootch @ Saturday, June 3rd, 2006, 1:15 AM)
It really can't be continued, because it focused on one company that only fought in the ETO. Basically, it followed them from Basic until VE day - with an epilogue of what happened to them later in life.
I remember, when I first watched this show. I caught it late, because at first I wasn't interested, but one night my friend lost his cable, and said, "I'm coming over to watch Band of Brothers". I was was hooked. I didn't realize until the finale, that the old guys talking at the beginning and end were the actual soldiers. I have to admit that tears were forming.
I remember, when I first watched this show. I caught it late, because at first I wasn't interested, but one night my friend lost his cable, and said, "I'm coming over to watch Band of Brothers". I was was hooked. I didn't realize until the finale, that the old guys talking at the beginning and end were the actual soldiers. I have to admit that tears were forming.
The show is called Band of Brothers and followed Easy Company. What I'm suggesting is that they make another that follows another "band of brothers."
This series was my personal favorite and one of HBO's best ever.
My wife and I went to Paris for 10 days on June 2nd of 2001 but we deviated our intinerary to see the Normandy coastline. The drive was incredible, thru Beautiful country side and some of the coolest villages.
We drove to Caen and stayed 2 nights in Bayeux for the June memorials that year. Caen has one of the best WW2 memorial museums I have ever been to. It rivals the Smithsonian. Absolutley superb. Tom Hanks, Steven Speilberg and many of the survivors of that story were at Utah beach the day we were there dedicating the B.o. B. production. Didn't see them, (actually had no idea that was going on) but they were all there.
We visited Utah and Omaha beach, the cemetary's, so many little shines, museums and memorials. I had 2 uncles die there and always felt the desire to go to the actual place and pay my respect. Those guys never saw home again. How incredibly sad and loney it must be to die so far from home, alone, in ANY war, and never make it back home.
Point Du Hoc still has most of the German bunkers (many destroyed by naval artillary) and large (now grass covered) craters still poc mark that whole bluff. They are massive in scale. It is incredible to see. You try to imagine all the carnage while walking around, the amount of death and bravery that ensued there. Just unbelieveable.
I'm not really a French guy but this trip changed my mind to a large degree. It was one most everyone should make if you are the least bit interested in WW 2. Even if you are not, it is still worth it. The country is breathtaking and the people on the coast still remember and appreciate the USA and allies sacrifices there.
Good stuff.
And Band of Brothers tells it perfectly.
My wife and I went to Paris for 10 days on June 2nd of 2001 but we deviated our intinerary to see the Normandy coastline. The drive was incredible, thru Beautiful country side and some of the coolest villages.
We drove to Caen and stayed 2 nights in Bayeux for the June memorials that year. Caen has one of the best WW2 memorial museums I have ever been to. It rivals the Smithsonian. Absolutley superb. Tom Hanks, Steven Speilberg and many of the survivors of that story were at Utah beach the day we were there dedicating the B.o. B. production. Didn't see them, (actually had no idea that was going on) but they were all there.
We visited Utah and Omaha beach, the cemetary's, so many little shines, museums and memorials. I had 2 uncles die there and always felt the desire to go to the actual place and pay my respect. Those guys never saw home again. How incredibly sad and loney it must be to die so far from home, alone, in ANY war, and never make it back home.
Point Du Hoc still has most of the German bunkers (many destroyed by naval artillary) and large (now grass covered) craters still poc mark that whole bluff. They are massive in scale. It is incredible to see. You try to imagine all the carnage while walking around, the amount of death and bravery that ensued there. Just unbelieveable.
I'm not really a French guy but this trip changed my mind to a large degree. It was one most everyone should make if you are the least bit interested in WW 2. Even if you are not, it is still worth it. The country is breathtaking and the people on the coast still remember and appreciate the USA and allies sacrifices there.
Good stuff.
And Band of Brothers tells it perfectly.
QUOTE (nutzbuster @ Monday, June 5th, 2006, 6:11 PM)
This series was my personal favorite and one of HBO's best ever.
My wife and I went to Paris for 10 days on June 2nd of 2001 but we deviated our intinerary to see the Normandy coastline. The drive was incredible, thru Beautiful country side and some of the coolest villages.
We drove to Caen and stayed 2 nights in Bayeux for the June memorials that year. Caen has one of the best WW2 memorial museums I have ever been to. It rivals the Smithsonian. Absolutley superb. Tom Hanks, Steven Speilberg and many of the survivors of that story were at Utah beach the day we were there dedicating the B.o. B. production. Didn't see them, (actually had no idea that was going on) but they were all there.
We visited Utah and Omaha beach, the cemetary's, so many little shines, museums and memorials. I had 2 uncles die there and always felt the desire to go to the actual place and pay my respect. Those guys never saw home again. How incredibly sad and loney it must be to die so far from home, alone, in ANY war, and never make it back home.
Point Du Hoc still has most of the German bunkers (many destroyed by naval artillary) and large (now grass covered) craters still poc mark that whole bluff. They are massive in scale. It is incredible to see. You try to imagine all the carnage while walking around, the amount of death and bravery that ensued there. Just unbelieveable.
I'm not really a French guy but this trip changed my mind to a large degree. It was one most everyone should make if you are the least bit interested in WW 2. Even if you are not, it is still worth it. The country is breathtaking and the people on the coast still remember and appreciate the USA and allies sacrifices there.
Good stuff.
And Band of Brothers tells it perfectly.
My wife and I went to Paris for 10 days on June 2nd of 2001 but we deviated our intinerary to see the Normandy coastline. The drive was incredible, thru Beautiful country side and some of the coolest villages.
We drove to Caen and stayed 2 nights in Bayeux for the June memorials that year. Caen has one of the best WW2 memorial museums I have ever been to. It rivals the Smithsonian. Absolutley superb. Tom Hanks, Steven Speilberg and many of the survivors of that story were at Utah beach the day we were there dedicating the B.o. B. production. Didn't see them, (actually had no idea that was going on) but they were all there.
We visited Utah and Omaha beach, the cemetary's, so many little shines, museums and memorials. I had 2 uncles die there and always felt the desire to go to the actual place and pay my respect. Those guys never saw home again. How incredibly sad and loney it must be to die so far from home, alone, in ANY war, and never make it back home.
Point Du Hoc still has most of the German bunkers (many destroyed by naval artillary) and large (now grass covered) craters still poc mark that whole bluff. They are massive in scale. It is incredible to see. You try to imagine all the carnage while walking around, the amount of death and bravery that ensued there. Just unbelieveable.
I'm not really a French guy but this trip changed my mind to a large degree. It was one most everyone should make if you are the least bit interested in WW 2. Even if you are not, it is still worth it. The country is breathtaking and the people on the coast still remember and appreciate the USA and allies sacrifices there.
Good stuff.
And Band of Brothers tells it perfectly.
Got any pics you're willing to share? I'd love to see them.
QUOTE (digitalmonkey @ Monday, June 5th, 2006, 7:38 PM)
Got any pics you're willing to share? I'd love to see them.
They are in a large photo album. I'll try to scan them.
(old school photgraphy, lol)
I think it's time I get a digital camera!
Soon.
The Pacific War
Check back for updated info, I'm looking forward to it but I haven't been able to find much more information other than it being annouced.
Check back for updated info, I'm looking forward to it but I haven't been able to find much more information other than it being annouced.
O.k/ I got a new SOny camera, so I took pictures of my photo album pictures from our June 2001 trip to France/Germany and Normandy WWII beaches.
Most are Bayeux, Omaha beach, Omaha cemetary, Point du hoc, and some from our trip in Germany up the Rhine river to some castles and Baccarat.
looking back at this photo album just makes me want to go back sooooo bad!
The history
The beauty
The....BEER!
Enjoy.
Awesome little village of Bayeux with my wifey
One of the greatest midevil/gothic cathedrals in the world. Incredibly spooky.
More amazing Bayeux
Aromaches, just up from Omaha beach. Site of the artificial harbor that was built for the landing support ships.
The cemetary at Omaha beach. Unreal
Point du hoc cliff carnage. Bomb craters are destroyed buildings are still everywhere
See more below. I have more pics but can;t show them all. This took forever to load!
Most are Bayeux, Omaha beach, Omaha cemetary, Point du hoc, and some from our trip in Germany up the Rhine river to some castles and Baccarat.
looking back at this photo album just makes me want to go back sooooo bad!
The history
The beauty
The....BEER!
Enjoy.
Awesome little village of Bayeux with my wifey
One of the greatest midevil/gothic cathedrals in the world. Incredibly spooky.
More amazing Bayeux
Aromaches, just up from Omaha beach. Site of the artificial harbor that was built for the landing support ships.
The cemetary at Omaha beach. Unreal
Point du hoc cliff carnage. Bomb craters are destroyed buildings are still everywhere
See more below. I have more pics but can;t show them all. This took forever to load!
Cliff at Point Du Hoc
Craters and German bunler rubble atop Pt. Du Hoc
Bombed out German artillary bunker, Point Du Hoc
Village of barccarct (sp?) Rhine rive Germany
Our Autobahn friendly Mercedes
Castle along the Rhine
Time for some suds and Shnitzle with my better half (click image if you can't see it)
Awesome pictures, just incredible history. Thanks for sharing.
Crazy stuff, I've always had an interest in that kinda stuff. I'm a history channel junkie. Pretty sad huh?
Just finished up episode 1 (part 1 & 2).
WOW.
Very good.
I dont even know what to say. Captivating........
WOW.
Very good.
I dont even know what to say. Captivating........
this series is amazing. its the highest rated thing on IMDB which is no mistake. it really is perfectly done. its like saving private ryan, but based on a true story, and like 5 times as long.
if you were to somehow pretend that the whole series was a movie, it would be the best war movie of all time, easily. maybe even the best movie of all time.
if you were to somehow pretend that the whole series was a movie, it would be the best war movie of all time, easily. maybe even the best movie of all time.
The theme song is awesome. The feeling you get listening to it is unexplainable. Amazing.
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