Band of Brothers at Toccoa | History Traveler Episode 99

For anyone who is a fan of the series Band of Brothers, the name Toccoa is familiar. This is the place where the men of Easy Company trained with the other paratroopers of the 101st Airborne as they prepared to fight in Europe against Hitler and the army of Nazi Germany. We're at the Currahee Military Museum in Toccoa which has more artifacts in it than you can possibly imagine. This is definitely one to watch from beginning to end. Enjoy!

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[keithhornick]

I just want to take a minute and thank you for this episode. I am a volunteer at the Currahee Military Museum in Toccoa, Georgia. This episode moved me to tears. Thank you for sharing our humble museum to the world. This history must be remembered.

[jp]

Seeing that lost letter of Bull Randlemans literally gave me goosebumps. What an amazing place. Thanks for doing this.

[shanktonlewis]

The Greatest Generation. There is no better name. The men and women who served, knowing full well that they may never come home. And the civilian workers, who poured their blood, sweat and tears into all of things needed for victory.

My grandfather served in the Pacific Theater. He very seldom talked about it, but when he did, you could see the emotions on his face. The fear, the sorrow, and even some humor. My grandmother worked at a munitions factory. She told us that sometimes they would put little notes in the crates so the 'boys', has she called them, would know they were being thought of.

A great episode. Made me pull out my box set of Band of Brothers early this year. I watch it every Veterans Day.

[pineapplejedi]

I'm 16 years old and in 11 years of my life I have been fond and obsessed with the story of ww2 and easy company and hope to visit these places when I get older thank you for fueling my obsession and excitement

[swtexan]

Is it just me, or are you never at home? We should all give a big shout out to your wife and family for allowing you to complete all of your adventures. Thanks again, JD- great content and video as always- safe travels.

[ChristyD]

Quite possibly my favorite episode! We should honor and salute each one of these men for the freedom we enjoy today 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[DoctorDave]

What a fantastic place. It’s such a good thing that people today still remember and honour the lives of those who fought and died for their fellow man. Keep up the great work.

[davidl]

My Grandmother's wedding dress was made out of a parachute from WWII, so that was pretty cool to see one on display there. Also was very humbling to see the wall of medals or representation of such, the men were given.

[radarmike]

The men of Easy company exemplify why they were from "the world's greatest generation"

Thank you for this video. I watched Band of Brothers when I first got in the RCAF (Royal Canadian Airforce) I watched it when in training to be a RADIO AND RADAR tech.
Didn't realise it then but I was a part of a "band of brothers" I within a yr was ramped up to serve my nation during our war in Afghanistan.
I remember a few times in "dicey" situations this king about Easy company and what they went through. And how they leaned on each other. I remember thinking "if they did it. We can do it."
I always strived to be a soldier like them. Evwn though we served in different nations militaries and different eras. The commonality of "soldiering" has not and will not everything get change.

I honour those who marched before me....And cherish those who will follow after me.

[louiszemek]

Though never fact checked by me, I was told years ago that RG Letourneau was the founder of Caterpillar Tractor in Letourneau, Texas. As it was explained to me, he was a Christian man who tithed 50% of his earnings. When asked how he could afford to do that he replied, “I shovel it out and God shovels it in but God’s shovel is always bigger”. I have been a fan of the Band of Brothers since the get go. I have all of their books, first edition, first printing, signed by the author from Valor Studios. This video touched my heart with the remembrance of what these brave souls did for our freedom. They were truly a breed apart. Thanks so much for this, I didn’t know it existed. Added to my bucket list now. God bless you young man, and may your YouTube videos continue to last for many years to come!!

[brianwelhoelter]

Thanks so much for this episode. The men of Easy Company were and are true heroes.

[julieivers]

Wow! That is an awesome museum! The letter found in the wall, the medals awarded to Easy Company, just everything about it is amazing! I didn't know they dismantled and shipped the stables, but boy if they hadn't that letter would have been lost forever! I'll never get to visit these places, so a massive thank you to you!

[mikenixon]

The most amazing part to me is considering many of those men volunteering to fight WWII (beyond the 101st Airborne Easy Company) were teenagers or just past 21 years (those were the "old men"). Some even underage wore the uniform, but they lied to enter because they believed in the effort. I know I'll get blasted for this, but I am not confident I would trust today's teenagers or anyone (ok in all fairness very few) under 30 with such an ordeal under the same circumstances. Remember military in 1940s was very different than in the 21st century.

[yomangfoo]

The Great Raid is a fantastic movie about the raid at Los Banos. The tactics and plans they used was pretty accurate and they put an importance on the role the Filipino guerrillas had on the successful outcome of the raid. As a Filipino American it makes me proud to be an American and proud of my Ancestry. Thank you to the men of the 511th PIR!

[Nugget]

Thank you for your film. Very interesting. I think it fitting - and rather moving - that Skip Muck and Alex Pinkala's framed medals and insignia should be on display next to each other given how close they were in life and the fact they died side-by-side in Bastogne. Heroes all. Thank you all for your service and in many cases paying the ultimate sacrifice, the "last full measure of devotion".

[jay]

Cool stuff. It always sort of depresses me that these places always seem empty of people. It's like a forgotten sacred place.
Lonely, solemn, bittersweet. The air heavy with unsaid prayers, unlit insence. A vague feeling of apathy and a history neglected.

[seanlester]

The Easy Company roster you show was actually Major Winters Personal Jump roster for Operation Market Garden. All of the hand written notes are by his hand keeping account of his men through the campaign.

[ThePponu]

I must commend you on this particular episode on your channel.
It is beyond wonderful to see what amounts to the grand children and maybe even great grand children such as yourself, studying and trying to comprehend what my father as well as many others of his generation experienced. Being a 'baby boomer' had its perks. I was raised by veterans of WW2 here in east Texas. Grew up surrounded by them. Copious amounts of life experiences, some horrific, others insanely humorous about their experiences in WW2.
History is an invaluable tool by which to learn, appreciate, and use in life. Harvest all of it you can then, tell your children and teach them about America and Americans.
Thank you for allowing us along.

[mrDCunningham]

Band of Brothers is an amazing series. But I can't even imagine what those boys truly went through and we should be forever in there dept. Not only East Company but everone who took part in anyway through that war. Great vlog JD 👍🏻😎

[grahamcarver]

Mate that's one of your best so far. Nothing beats learning new things about Easy Company 506 & one the best mini series ever made. Some really cool artifacts. In Australia this Wednesday the 11th of the 11th is Remembrance Day which we share with our other Commonwealth cousins the end of WW1 in Europe. At the 11th hour on the 11th day on the 11th month the guns fell silent in 1918 on the Western Front. There will be lots of events around the country & around the world but for most at 11.00am we stop what we are doing if possible for a minutes silence to remember the end of WW1 & the fallen who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget..