Band of Brothers: The Last Assembly of Easy Company at Kaprun | History Traveler Episode 278

Our journey through Germany and Austria ends in the town of Kaprun where the men of Easy Company, 506th PIR found themselves at the end of the war. We're exploring the same area that Dick Winters and the other men from Band of Brothers occupied at the end of the war and paying tribute to the man who was the last surviving member of Easy Company.

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[Gitarzan]

As somebody who is wheelchair bound I cant tell you how much people like me appreciate these videos. For a lot of us this is as close as we will ever get to the history we love to study.

[tractorpoodle]

I am grateful for younger historians keeping alive the memory of my father’s generation and what they sacrificed. Thank you.

[FozzyS]

On this Veterans Day, thank you for all you have done, Easy Company. May you all Rest in Peace.

[tommyetaylor]

My late father-n-law was there. His ame was John L Bidwell . He was supposed to jump on D-Day, but they wouldn’t let him because he had a severe ear infection and as soon as that was better, they sent him out to re-join the company. Dad passed away in 1999. He would never talk about the war, but he would sing the parachute song or the paratrooper song and he sang it all the time he taught it to all of us. He was very proud of his service. When my husband went to Vietnam. He had a map over his desk so he could keep track of every place Bob in been. I want to say thank you for what you do for the veterans and what you do for history.

[rileymorgan]

Thank you for keeping the history alive. When so many is erasing it.

[carolinedesigner]

“Mr B” holding the flag in the picture and then being the last man standing in life! You couldn’t of planned that better. May he rest in peace with all of the veterans who have served and now passed. 🙏🏻

[davidsummer]

My grandfather was in the British parachute regiment and fought at the Battle of Arnhem and I went back there with him on the 50th anniversary of the battle. My grandfather passed away nearly two decades ago but its videos of this nature which are making me think I should return back to Arnhem now as a older and hopefully wiser person.

[OldManTomJulio]

I literally got goosebumps knowing that banner went back to the exact same place that "Mr. B" held it up in that picture so so many years ago. Thank you both.

[sherrilee]

They gave their all for us, God bless these men and women and as the chapter closes on WWII and POW's we can only live the history that they created. Thank you for your bravery and service. Thank you JD

[DanaOrtiz]

This has been one of the very best series’s I’ve got to watch. I can’t wait to show my dad this. I can’t believe this is free on YouTube. This is better than Netflix. Thanks man.

[krisfrederick]

I have to say when seeing reunions of the ACTORS that portrayed these heroes invokes emotions, they were beyond legendary. "I wasn't a hero, but I served in a company of heroes..."

-Major Dick Winters

[psychofan]

Wow! The tribute to Freeman!!! I confess to tearing up when I watched this! Well done!

[Wreckdiver]

I can't say how much I appreciate you two honoring the memory of these men and doing so in a format that will hopefully last forever. Thanks JD and Erik 👍

[jesterhead]

Fantastic. I grew up in Zell am See prior to immigrating to the Wilkes-Barre area in PA. All I can say is thank you for putting an end to these dark times. I am actually here right now visiting my family. I have nothing but admiration for these GIs who put their lives on the line to give me a better life.

[seanward]

As a veteran of Desert Storm, Somalia, Operation Iraqi Freedom and who now currently lives in Germany right down the street from Buchenwald Concentration Camp, I really love seeing your videos. My grandfather and my father before me were my inspiration to join the Army back in 92. I really love watching how you bring this history to life. This was truley the greatest generation.

[dennisricketts]

Your series on Easy Company has gotten me to start re-reading Major Winter's book (Beyond Band of Brothers) about his time in the Unit.

[davidwillis]

Kudos for keeping their memory alive. Walking in the footsteps of giants! This has been an amazing series for those of us who adore Easy Co and its representation of the Greatest Generation.

[phillipcole]

Thank you for remembering Mr.B and all those men who fought so hard and were able to experience the sweet victory for generations to come.

[thenikonjones]

I read Band of Brothers back in the 90's before it was a hit mini-series and the world was introduced to the men of Easy Company. Your videos have given me the visual reference to go along with the story of these men. I can't say thank you enough for what you do JD. This series has been fantastic and the historical value of what you and Erik do together is priceless. Hats off to you guys!

[cliffright]

Another wonderful tribute to the men of Easy Co.. I’m hoping to return just one more time before I leave this Earth. Your travels and commentary have been so incredible to both me and my two Sons who originally accompanied. Thanks you again for your dedication to the men and women in uniform here and abroad.