506th IR Realism Unit

Open Forum => Public Discussion => Topic started by: D. Louis on November 03, 2015, 03:15:17 PM

Title: Band Of Brothers
Post by: D. Louis on November 03, 2015, 03:15:17 PM
I highly recommend this mini-series to any of the members who haven't seen or heard of Band of Brothers (http://www.amazon.com/Band-Brothers-Blu-ray-Scott-Grimes/dp/B00129H7VS/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_11?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ANPEF1NBW9NN5T74RKZ). It's an epic story of the 506th's Easy Company, following their trials and tribulations. From jump school to D-day, The Seige of Bastogne, and all the way to Hitler's defeat... there is never a dull moment! If you have Amazon prime it's free to stream the entire mini-series.
Title: Re: Band Of Brothers
Post by: Oakley on November 03, 2015, 03:31:04 PM
i also recommend the "follow-up" miniseries The Pacific http://www.amazon.com/The-Pacific-Joseph-Mazzello/dp/B001IBIHQ4

its made by the same people.

but out of the two Band of Brothers is my favorite without a doubt.   
Title: Re: Band Of Brothers
Post by: W. Young on November 03, 2015, 04:12:45 PM
Adding to the list of HBO miniseries I recommend Generation Kill (https://www.amazon.com/Part-1-Get-Some/dp/B006886962).

Based on the book of the same name written by reporter Evan Wright. It's about 1st Battalion Recon Marines during the first few weeks of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Title: Re: Band Of Brothers
Post by: CW2 (Ret) Leshock on November 03, 2015, 04:16:06 PM
The Pacific and Generation Kill were good, entertaining miniseries.

Band of Brothers is a masterpiece in its own league.
Title: Re: Band Of Brothers
Post by: McGuire on November 03, 2015, 05:11:15 PM
All very good shows for sure...I sure hope there's no one here that hasn't heard of Band of Brothers lol  ;)

I actually enjoy the "behind the scenes" interviews of the real guys better than the series...I am always grateful and humbled by the sacrifice they and those that did not return made for freedom. These words cannot express the truth behind that, but I will never forget and I hope everyone else is the same.
Title: Re: Band Of Brothers
Post by: F. White on November 04, 2015, 12:20:28 PM
Thanks guys for the recommendations will check them out soon.