If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out. Also be sure to check out The Gettysburg Museum of History and their store at gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com. Thanks!!!
Really want to say thanks. I’m relatively new to channel. I’m a 45 cook outta Cleveland. I’ve been on a huge history kick and you guys are doing a great job!!!
So, he liked his fingers when he turned pages in that book? That means his DNA is on those pages, meaning maybe he could be cloned, 'cause we need more heroes like him in this country, THAT'S for sure! We need more tough guys to bitch-slap the piss out of these 'woke' soy boys and turn them back into REAL men, men that America can be proud of instead of ashamed of?
In Sept. of 2004 I had the pleasure of traveling to Europe with Edward 'Babe' Heffron and 'Wild' Bill Guarnere. It was a 506th PIR Easy Company tour. We virtually went to every place Easy Co. did during WWII. It was an amazing two week trip with Bill and Babe answering questions and narrating events along the way. We started out in London, crossed the English channel, and traveled through numerous countries in Western Europe. People everywhere were gracious and hospitable. We attended numerous special events that were not to be forgotten and visited places where the 506th had seen action.. We also visited cemeteries where Easy Co. solders were buried. I made numerous friends in the attending group of WWII vets. Unfortunately, they are all now gone, but the experience will stay with me forever. It was the trip of a lifetime. After returning home Bill and Babe were kind enough to write to me and thank me for attending. These are special. Total gentlemen.
WOW! What an HONOR to travel back and walk the grounds where they fought, where the metal met the meat. The memories, the stories, to hear it straight from the men who were THERE, EXPERIENCED it, FIRST HAND, must've been AMAZING AND SAD YET NECESSARY, ALL AT ONCE! I wish I could've been there to experience that visit also to try to imagine what it was like what they experienced. I envy your visit, and am grateful for their services, that they risked their lives for our freedoms even though the Liberal nazis are STILL trying to take away from us even today, that we're standing up against and fighting to STILL keep. Nobody said that our country belongs to them only, it belongs to us ALSO, so they better get their heads back into reality, or learn the hard way in the future.
So much information in this video! The actual footage of Ron Spiers speaking is amazing. Your ending clip with the verse from the book of Isiah put a lump in my throat. What you and Erik are doing and sharing is priceless. Thank you gentlemen.
Very nice to see this human side of Ron Speirs. He was an extraordinary soldier, but the Band of Brothers series gave him sort of a Terminator demeanor. This video showed him to be a good man and he had a family and did have friends amongst his fellow soldiers. We were lucky to have him at that time fighting for us.
I love that you focused on Ronald Speirs. He was one of the few veterans of Easy Company that retired from the US Army. Most people will be impressed by the Silver Star, Bronze Star or Purple Heart. I am impressed by the 4 combat jump stars and the 2nd award of the CIB. Ronald Speirs needs a section at the 82nd Airborne Museum at Fort Bragg, NC as does Albert Blythe. Both men were misrepresented in the Band of Brothers series. AATW!!
I myself never thought Mr. Spears as a cold blooded killer. He was a good man and soldier, a leader and a man of courage. I can see how some people would think of him as cold blooded, but war Will make men do things they otherwise wouldn’t. Love all you guys do, I am a big fan!!!
Erik always does a great job of presenting the stories and history surrounding the collections he has. The clip of Speirs talking was very interesting as well.
I've often wished I could've met and talked to Civil War soldiers about their experiences. Of course, the last one died nearly a decade before I was born. So, there is an added angst and sadness that I feel as we lose the last member of E Co 506 PIR and realize we're running out of time to interact with the men and women of WW2. Thank you Mr Speirs and Mr Freeman for doing the tough work that maintaining freedom occasionally requires us to do.
I have my copy of “Fierce Valor” that I bought from the museum thanks to your post, highly recommended. Thanks especially for posting that rare interview, interesting to hear his actual voice and thoughts.
My son has something in common with these men. Not only was he with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. But he also received a Purple Heart while serving in Afghanistan.
@@thehock9083 you are very wrong. The 101st is currently at Ft Campbell in KY. They no longer jump from planes but jump from helicopters. Air Assault!!
Thank you for keeping this history alive. They called these people The Greatest Generation for a reason. Professionalism and attention to detail in every matter. It’s not like that anymore. Little details like the inscription from Winters to Speirs, look at that penmanship. Amazing. Easy Company will forever live on through efforts like yours. Bravo!
Wild that Hess was allowed to walk safely in a nice quiet garden during his imprisonment. Fed, clean, clothed, breathing fresh air and getting sunshine. If what he did doesn't deserve the death penalty, what does. RIP to Ronald Spiers and all the honorable men of Easy Company. We salute and appreciate you forever.
Band of Brothers is along with Pacific are my favorite WWII series, that said I did not read the book "Band of Brothers" until last year and to my amazement the series left out Forrest Guth contribution. I went to H. C. Conrad HS in Wilmington, DE and was shocked when I found out that Forrest was my Electric Shop Teacher. Forrest was a quiet man and not many of his students were aware of his role or why he walk with a slight limp. I have been to the museum many times but my interest is mostly CW but Forrest Collection of artifacts did not register. Now I realize that us boomers made a big mistake by letting Hollywood tell us their version of WWII instead of our fathers and teachers and those men who were on the front lines. I commend Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, for what the have brought us, the realistic war stories. JD and Eric keep up showing us these stories they are what this country is in need of right now "American Pride"
Love the videos J.D. My father, brother and I made the trip to Normandy from Ireland in May last. We used many of your videos to get around and see all the sights. Specially following the Easy Company route, we all share the same fascination. Ron Speirs was by far my favourite character in the series and seeing this video on my feed was a delight in itself. Some awesome pieces put together by the people at the Gettysburg Museum of History - I would love to bring my father and brother there some day, until then - please do keep the videos coming!
I'm ordering that Book on Speirs tomorrow on Audible. I find that I often read the autobiographies of these WWII vets who lived such long and interesting lives and think how boring my life has been! I remember thinking that exact thing after reading Chuck Yeager's book 30 years ago. Those guys from that generation were simply a different breed. Thanks for the continued great content you both provide on this channel.
I loved reading Hang Tough and am waiting for Fierce Valor to be delivered tomorrow. As usual JD, Erik and Jared keep this history alive. God bless you guys.
Ronald Speirs, A Scotsman, born in 1920 Edinburgh. At the time of watching Band Of Brothers I never knew he was a Scotsman. As a Scot myself I'm proud he was part of Easy Company and his memory and exploits is documented. I look forward to buying the book about him. There must be a record somewhere of which hospital he was born in Edinburgh. They were the greatest bravest generation to ever live through a tryanny of evil, and combat successfully against it. Lastly you could say the Scots born Ronald Speirs is the True Braveheart.
Truly remarkable video of Lt Col Speirs, I was surprised by the excellent quality picture and sound, and once again JD and Erik come up trumps with an excellent episode and remarkable artefact’s. Thanks for sharing, thumbs up 👍 all the way. 👍🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸🇺🇦
All this and all our heroes of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf wars must not be forgotten. Every single one deserves to be remembered and we owe an unpaid, never ending debt of gratitude to all our service members. Especially those who served this nation in wartime. Thank you for all you are doing in the service of that, to keep these memories close.
Thanks for showing us this content Ronald Spears is a true American Badass that history should never forget thanks to you guys we got to get a bit closer look to the personal history of Ronald Spears I appreciate that thank you very much and keep up the good work
Wow, an interview exclusive! Impressive. Would take a lifetime to see and hear the story behind each peace in the museums collection. Extraordinary collection Eric.
Any time I see a video from History Underground pop up I know that it will be good. This was no exception. All of your installments have been well-done. The best were those done on-scene in Normandy. They were superb.
Thank you for preserving this amazing history. It’s funny the news story had him simply as a jailer, did they not realize who they were interviewing???? A GREAT war hero. A brave warrior in charge of a cowardly murderer.
Incredible. So great to see more into the history of Spiers. Such an underrated character on BOB, but not to me, so I love this info and especially the interview, if not only just to hear the legend first hand. Thank you.
UNDERRATED? Do you know the meaning of the word? In Ambrose’s book, some members of Easy considered Spiers a better CO than Winters. Spiers, only being in a few episodes of BoB is the focal point in each one.
Tremendous video. Of all the BOB members Ron Speirs was the most intriguing and mysterious. I wasn't surprised to hear he didn't like the Ambrose book. I spoke at lenght several times with Lt. Ed Shames and he also felt the book was filled with inaccuracies. It was part historical and part storytelling. The most honest and vivid interview on the PIR in action is Art Dimarzio. He was right next to Spiers when he shot the GI and describes it in detail. You have to watch it. I can't express my gratitude for your preservation of the BOB and WWIi history.
I'm so blessed, thankful, grateful any word u could say to describe these and all the amazing heros we have there's no one i respect more than our veterans God bless u all 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is a great thing you guys are doing. Remembering these great men and their sacrifices. Thank goodness this generation doesn’t have to face a 1940’s Germany or Japan. They couldn’t do it today, not when words can destroy them.
Another Home Run by the JD & Erik team! Great Information and way to set history straight on the Man, Myth, and Legend! Loved the clip at the end, also educational and loved his saying of "I was told they are going to tear it down and make a parking lot, that's America for ya." Still holds true today!!!!!! I took more out of it than that, just found that interesting as well. Thank you for all you do.
Interesting to hear Capt. Speirs was at Spandau. My brother in law was a prison guard there in the early 60's. My brother in law never talked about his time there, only briefly in a letter he wrote latter in life before he passed.
Hopefully your brother-in-law was not too kind if you know what I mean. I personally don't buy into German soldiers "doing their duty" or being "honorable" or "professional" soldiers. They were all ignorant and cowardly by not standing up to hitler. If many more of them other than Claus von Stauffenberg had plotted to and really tried to assassinate hitler some would have succeeded and saved 100 million lives and the utter ruination of Germany which took 50 years to restore. Those Germans would have been true brave heroes. All the others were deeply flawed.
You guys are a heck of a team and you have a mountain of history in that treasure chest of a Museum . Your like the Batman and Robin of history . Great job
Regarding Spiers shooting prisoners, I recall a scene in "The Longest Day" where Colonel van der Voort (not sure of spelling) tells his troops that the mission was STRATEGIC and they couldn't give the enemy a break. He said "Send 'em to Hell!"
Wow thanks dude. Speirs sounds very sharp for a man in his old age when that interview was done. And the video wasn't that grainy but looks remastered. When men were men. R.I.P. Major Speirs. (PS I can believe Speirs anger with Ambrose, it's like he makes up stuff. The scene where Christenson was caught drinking water was nonsense accdg. to the other Easy Co. vets saying Christenson was the toughest of them all and would rather die than do that)
the greatest generations. Many of these young men died so that most can live in freedom. Many ppl of current generations cant even gave up their seat to elderly or needy on the train let alone their lives fighting for honor, comrades, country and freedom. extraordinary times, produce extraordinary men. They are extraordinary. RIP.
As always, another fantastic piece of content from you, JD! And thanks to Erik for showing the artifacts! I will be putting the book on my Christmas wish list!
My brother in law was a Chef in the British army and was stationed in Berlin at the Spandau prison. He was the last British army chef to prepare/cook Rudolf Hess with his daily meals during the British rotation of standing guard at the prison before Rudolph Hesse’s suicide in 1987.
Thanks for the video. The further removed we get from these moments in history, the harder it becomes to keep them alive in the minds of modern-day Americans. Your work is crucial, thank you.
fantastic information and historical detail in this video. thank you JD for this loving tribute to a true American hero. the scripture verse from Isaiah is a poignant and touching reminder of the courage of Ronald Speirs and the Easy Co band of brothers, amongst many other brave men who stood up to evil and prevailed, all for our freedom. especially appreciate your apt description that Band of Brothers has been our gateway drug into ww2 history! I'm def a proud ww2 history addict. May God bless you and May God bless America, land that we love. Hang Tough, America!
First time stumbling upon this channel and can't help but wonder why it hasn't shown up in my algorithm. Absolutely great content and I cannot wait to make it to The Gettysburg Museum of History.
Fascinating! What an interesting career Spiers had. I wonder what happened to his two D-Day companions (Art DiMarzio and Sgt Floyd Corrington)? I think DiMarzio survived the war, but Corrington died on 6 June- presumably near to Spiers? This must have been a terribly traumatic introduction to war and may explain some of his later actions.
I’m friends with a Mr Coggins on Facebook and I always loved to see pictures of Brad Freeman. I was hoping to meet him in Normandy a couple years ago at a Band of Brothers reunion event but unfortunately he wasn’t there. RIP Brad, rest easy. Back on topic, very interesting to see that footage of Ronald Speirs. I’m certainly going to be on the lookout for that book. Currahee!
Just ordered the special edition and look forward to reading! Thanks for the opportunity...Love you're teaching of history and the passion that obviously goes into it! Retired MSgt USAF
As an American and the daughter of an Army vet, the original American anti-facists are my favorites to learn about, remember, and honor. May we be ever vigilant in honoring them and their legacy.
Thank you for showing the video clip of Ronald Spiers, I recall watching that clip down here on New Zealand 🇳🇿 TV when it was announced the death of Rudolf Hess, and now after watching the series of B.O.B. with the actor portraying Spiers make his biography more interesting.
I’ve had time to catch up on your videos or some of my favorite topics. This one is great. I’ve ordered both books mentioned in this video. Please pass my regards on to your friend at the Gettysburg museum as I’ve been a follower of his for several years. Also, to remind you, your video and history recorded of Jenkins Ferry was very special to me as that’s close to my heart. I cut my teeth in those woods and first started preaching in Leola, AR. I have dear friends that still live there. Good work!
Wow. I'm about to hours from Gettysburg. Life gets in the way but I have to get out their for the museum and of course the fields! His collection blows me away. JD, do you know how it rates compared to other museums both home and abroad? Eric really has a amazing collection and from what I have scene has to have some serious recognition
Although I never met Brad Freeman, he and I are fellow "Bulldogs" from Mississippi State. At the time he was there it was called Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical school. Like my dad, he would have felt out of place among all the freshmen, but Dad had to get a degree, mom forced him to. There are amazing stories about the vets who had learned so many skills in the army and came to school with teachers and professors treating them like they didn't know anything. There was a very intense rebellion, and an old WW1 artillery piece on campus. The vets made the artillery piece workable and came up with a round, then, when the president of the college was in church, they fired the round right through the front window at about 500 yards. Brad might have enjoyed that. He was for some 36 years a mailman. Another mailman I met was from my church, Alex Little who was short. During his life and my time knowing him he never said a word about the war. At his funeral, I found out that he was a Mustang Ace during the war. I was privileged to be a pall bearer, though I wish Alex was still around.
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Really want to say thanks. I’m relatively new to channel. I’m a 45 cook outta Cleveland. I’ve been on a huge history kick and you guys are doing a great job!!!
So, he liked his fingers when he turned pages in that book? That means his DNA is on those pages, meaning maybe he could be cloned, 'cause we need more heroes like him in this country, THAT'S for sure! We need more tough guys to bitch-slap the piss out of these 'woke' soy boys and turn them back into REAL men, men that America can be proud of instead of ashamed of?
Respektfully, It's pronounced Gooteh.
RIP Bradley Freeman , last remaining Easy Comapany soldier passed away last week! Fly high brother , you’re a Hero!
Damn. I didn't know. RIP, hero
Soft landings Mr. Freeman! RIP!
Rip Bradford Freeman. 😢
I was lucky enough to be with him in Normandy for 10 days in 2019 and took some portraits of him at Brecourt Manor!
Bradford Freeman not Bradley. RIP
In Sept. of 2004 I had the pleasure of traveling to Europe with Edward 'Babe' Heffron and 'Wild' Bill Guarnere. It was a 506th PIR Easy Company tour. We virtually went to every place Easy Co. did during WWII. It was an amazing two week trip with Bill and Babe answering questions and narrating events along the way. We started out in London, crossed the English channel, and traveled through numerous countries in Western Europe. People everywhere were gracious and hospitable. We attended numerous special events that were not to be forgotten and visited places where the 506th had seen action.. We also visited cemeteries where Easy Co. solders were buried. I made numerous friends in the attending group of WWII vets. Unfortunately, they are all now gone, but the experience will stay with me forever. It was the trip of a lifetime. After returning home Bill and Babe were kind enough to write to me and thank me for attending. These are special. Total gentlemen.
What a great experience!
Great comment! Fantastic experience
I hope you thanked those grandfather warriors for all of us who were unable to! Truly the nations greatest generation!
WOW! What an HONOR to travel back and walk the grounds where they fought, where the metal met the meat. The memories, the stories, to hear it straight from the men who were THERE, EXPERIENCED it, FIRST HAND, must've been AMAZING AND SAD YET NECESSARY, ALL AT ONCE! I wish I could've been there to experience that visit also to try to imagine what it was like what they experienced. I envy your visit, and am grateful for their services, that they risked their lives for our freedoms even though the Liberal nazis are STILL trying to take away from us even today, that we're standing up against and fighting to STILL keep. Nobody said that our country belongs to them only, it belongs to us ALSO, so they better get their heads back into reality, or learn the hard way in the future.
@@glenturney4750 It was truly the trip of a lifetime.
After watching the video, I feel the actor who portrayed him did an amazing job of capturing his personality.
Imo Matthew settles stole the show. He didn't overdo it. But somehow made Spiers "fierce valor" seem real.
So much information in this video! The actual footage of Ron Spiers speaking is amazing. Your ending clip with the verse from the book of Isiah put a lump in my throat. What you and Erik are doing and sharing is priceless. Thank you gentlemen.
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Very nice to see this human side of Ron Speirs. He was an extraordinary soldier, but the Band of Brothers series gave him sort of a Terminator demeanor. This video showed him to be a good man and he had a family and did have friends amongst his fellow soldiers. We were lucky to have him at that time fighting for us.
I love that you focused on Ronald Speirs. He was one of the few veterans of Easy Company that retired from the US Army. Most people will be impressed by the Silver Star, Bronze Star or Purple Heart. I am impressed by the 4 combat jump stars and the 2nd award of the CIB. Ronald Speirs needs a section at the 82nd Airborne Museum at Fort Bragg, NC as does Albert Blythe. Both men were misrepresented in the Band of Brothers series. AATW!!
I myself never thought Mr. Spears as a cold blooded killer. He was a good man and soldier, a leader and a man of courage.
I can see how some people would think of him as cold blooded, but war Will make men do things they otherwise wouldn’t.
Love all you guys do, I am a big fan!!!
Erik always does a great job of presenting the stories and history surrounding the collections he has. The clip of Speirs talking was very interesting as well.
Especially the "Boston" accent. I didn't expect to hear it. I'm not sure what I expected, but I didn't think he'd sound like me lol
Thanks for such interesting content. Gettysburg Museum is a treasure trove. You and Erik are doing a stellar job at keeping history alive!
Thanks! Hopefully the channel is doing some good.
@@TheHistoryUnderground it absolutely is! 👍
I've often wished I could've met and talked to Civil War soldiers about their experiences. Of course, the last one died nearly a decade before I was born. So, there is an added angst and sadness that I feel as we lose the last member of E Co 506 PIR and realize we're running out of time to interact with the men and women of WW2. Thank you Mr Speirs and Mr Freeman for doing the tough work that maintaining freedom occasionally requires us to do.
I have my copy of “Fierce Valor” that I bought from the museum thanks to your post, highly recommended. Thanks especially for posting that rare interview, interesting to hear his actual voice and thoughts.
Thanks! Glad that we could share that clip. Almost no one has heard Speirs voice until now.
My son has something in common with these men. Not only was he with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. But he also received a Purple Heart while serving in Afghanistan.
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i cound be wrong but im pretty sure the 101st was decomed after ww2 and was never reactivated.
@@thehock9083 you are very wrong. The 101st is currently at Ft Campbell in KY. They no longer jump from planes but jump from helicopters. Air Assault!!
@Gene Wilkerson You are correct. However, they still have several units on jump status.
@@cuzmcc what about this is funny?
Thank you for keeping this history alive. They called these people The Greatest Generation for a reason. Professionalism and attention to detail in every matter. It’s not like that anymore. Little details like the inscription from Winters to Speirs, look at that penmanship. Amazing. Easy Company will forever live on through efforts like yours. Bravo!
Wild that Hess was allowed to walk safely in a nice quiet garden during his imprisonment. Fed, clean, clothed, breathing fresh air and getting sunshine. If what he did doesn't deserve the death penalty, what does.
RIP to Ronald Spiers and all the honorable men of Easy Company. We salute and appreciate you forever.
Band of Brothers is along with Pacific are my favorite WWII series, that said I did not read the book "Band of Brothers" until last year and to my amazement the series left out Forrest Guth contribution. I went to H. C. Conrad HS in Wilmington, DE and was shocked when I found out that Forrest was my Electric Shop Teacher. Forrest was a quiet man and not many of his students were aware of his role or why he walk with a slight limp.
I have been to the museum many times but my interest is mostly CW but Forrest Collection of artifacts did not register.
Now I realize that us boomers made a big mistake by letting Hollywood tell us their version of WWII instead of our fathers and teachers and those men who were on the front lines. I commend Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, for what the have brought us, the realistic war stories.
JD and Eric keep up showing us these stories they are what this country is in need of right now "American Pride"
Speir's video is golden. And he answered my question about Hess' mental state... that he believed Hess was faking his psychosis.
Wow, that footage of Col. Speirs speaking is amazing!
Love the videos J.D. My father, brother and I made the trip to Normandy from Ireland in May last. We used many of your videos to get around and see all the sights. Specially following the Easy Company route, we all share the same fascination. Ron Speirs was by far my favourite character in the series and seeing this video on my feed was a delight in itself. Some awesome pieces put together by the people at the Gettysburg Museum of History - I would love to bring my father and brother there some day, until then - please do keep the videos coming!
Awesome! Thanks!
When JD and Erik are on , full attention to the content , you guys are amazing with your knowledge!!
Dude this is crazy!!! I'm glad to have heard his voice now.
This man has never made a bad video, Thanks for all you do.
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Thank you for honoring Ron Speirs
I'm ordering that Book on Speirs tomorrow on Audible. I find that I often read the autobiographies of these WWII vets who lived such long and interesting lives and think how boring my life has been! I remember thinking that exact thing after reading Chuck Yeager's book 30 years ago. Those guys from that generation were simply a different breed. Thanks for the continued great content you both provide on this channel.
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another great video mate.
Ronald speirs was a true leader.
I loved reading Hang Tough and am waiting for Fierce Valor to be delivered tomorrow. As usual JD, Erik and Jared keep this history alive. God bless you guys.
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Ronald Speirs, A Scotsman, born in 1920 Edinburgh. At the time of watching Band Of Brothers I never knew he was a Scotsman. As a Scot myself I'm proud he was part of Easy Company and his memory and exploits is documented.
I look forward to buying the book about him.
There must be a record somewhere of which hospital he was born in Edinburgh.
They were the greatest bravest generation to ever live through a tryanny of evil, and combat successfully against it.
Lastly you could say the Scots born Ronald Speirs is the True Braveheart.
Truly remarkable video of Lt Col Speirs, I was surprised by the excellent quality picture and sound, and once again JD and Erik come up trumps with an excellent episode and remarkable artefact’s. Thanks for sharing, thumbs up 👍 all the way. 👍🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸🇺🇦
Amazing story! These men were the real deal. Thank you so much for putting this together for us, it is GREATLY appreciated.
Excellent program.
Thank you so much!
All this and all our heroes of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf wars must not be forgotten. Every single one deserves to be remembered and we owe an unpaid, never ending debt of gratitude to all our service members. Especially those who served this nation in wartime. Thank you for all you are doing in the service of that, to keep these memories close.
Ronald Speirs, born in Edinburgh, Scotland. I am astonished you never mentioned that. What a great man.
I’m currently reading the book and love it! That was really cool to see some footage of the man himself for the first time. Great stuff as always JD!
Thanks! Glad that you’re enjoying the book.
Brilliant video! Thank you. My dad was a WWII Army veteran, so every bit of homage paid to all of these heroes is music to my ears.
Thanks for showing us this content Ronald Spears is a true American Badass that history should never forget thanks to you guys we got to get a bit closer look to the personal history of Ronald Spears I appreciate that thank you very much and keep up the good work
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RON SPEIRS WHAT A FEARLESS WARRIOR RIP SIR AMEN 🙏
Wow, an interview exclusive! Impressive. Would take a lifetime to see and hear the story behind each peace in the museums collection. Extraordinary collection Eric.
Any time I see a video from History Underground pop up I know that it will be good. This was no exception. All of your installments have been well-done. The best were those done on-scene in Normandy. They were superb.
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JD, what a wonderfully brief yet informative history of one of America’s greatest 🇺🇸
Thank you for preserving this amazing history. It’s funny the news story had him simply as a jailer, did they not realize who they were interviewing???? A GREAT war hero. A brave warrior in charge of a cowardly murderer.
Incredible. So great to see more into the history of Spiers. Such an underrated character on BOB, but not to me, so I love this info and especially the interview, if not only just to hear the legend first hand. Thank you.
UNDERRATED? Do you know the meaning of the word? In Ambrose’s book, some members of Easy considered Spiers a better CO than Winters. Spiers, only being in a few episodes of BoB is the focal point in each one.
Tremendous video. Of all the BOB members Ron Speirs was the most intriguing and mysterious. I wasn't surprised to hear he didn't like the Ambrose book. I spoke at lenght several times with Lt. Ed Shames and he also felt the book was filled with inaccuracies. It was part historical and part storytelling. The most honest and vivid interview on the PIR in action is Art Dimarzio. He was right next to Spiers when he shot the GI and describes it in detail. You have to watch it. I can't express my gratitude for your preservation of the BOB and WWIi history.
He was so badass!
I NEED to buy that book 😍
His metals are unbelievable. I love that he kept serving his country.
I'm so blessed, thankful, grateful any word u could say to describe these and all the amazing heros we have there's no one i respect more than our veterans God bless u all 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is a great thing you guys are doing. Remembering these great men and their sacrifices. Thank goodness this generation doesn’t have to face a 1940’s Germany or Japan. They couldn’t do it today, not when words can destroy them.
Never stop digging deeper into WW2. Great job!
Thank you both for your dedication to preserving the history of Easy Company. Awesome job thanks!
You just get more and more interesting as you dig into your history stories. Gr8 Job... Thanks
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Always completely amazing, and mesmerizing. Thank you so much for all that you do JD and Erik!
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Another outstanding presentation. Thank you for posting.
Love ALL your work. Absolutely BRILLIANT.
Another Home Run by the JD & Erik team! Great Information and way to set history straight on the Man, Myth, and Legend! Loved the clip at the end, also educational and loved his saying of "I was told they are going to tear it down and make a parking lot, that's America for ya." Still holds true today!!!!!! I took more out of it than that, just found that interesting as well. Thank you for all you do.
Read the book when it came out. Had to go back and watch Band of Brother again really like when you and Eric do these.
Thanks! Glad that you enjoy them.
Interesting to hear Capt. Speirs was at Spandau. My brother in law was a prison guard there in the early 60's. My brother in law never talked about his time there, only briefly in a letter he wrote latter in life before he passed.
Hopefully your brother-in-law was not too kind if you know what I mean. I personally don't buy into German soldiers "doing their duty" or being "honorable" or "professional" soldiers. They were all ignorant and cowardly by not standing up to hitler. If many more of them other than Claus von Stauffenberg had plotted to and really tried to assassinate hitler some would have succeeded and saved 100 million lives and the utter ruination of Germany which took 50 years to restore. Those Germans would have been true brave heroes. All the others were deeply flawed.
@@RubyBandUSA I know what you mean....Like most vets, he never mentioned his time there, good or bad.
Awesome video JD! I think I’ve talked my father in law into a Gettysburg trip in the near future and I look forward to checking out Erik’s museum!
You guys are a heck of a team and you have a mountain of history in that treasure chest of a Museum . Your like the Batman and Robin of history . Great job
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@@TheHistoryUnderground just ordered the book ..thanks
Regarding Spiers shooting prisoners, I recall a scene in "The Longest Day" where Colonel van der Voort (not sure of spelling) tells his troops that the mission was STRATEGIC and they couldn't give the enemy a break. He said "Send 'em to Hell!"
Classic stuff…..now I have two new books to read! Thanks, Andrew
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UK dinner time today, my copy of this book arrived - Yippee! Really great video too..
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Why was band of brothers focused more towards Winters? Speirs would have been some crazy stories.
I want to see you, Erik, and Jared sit down and just have a conversation.
Wow thanks dude. Speirs sounds very sharp for a man in his old age when that interview was done. And the video wasn't that grainy but looks remastered. When men were men. R.I.P. Major Speirs. (PS I can believe Speirs anger with Ambrose, it's like he makes up stuff. The scene where Christenson was caught drinking water was nonsense accdg. to the other Easy Co. vets saying Christenson was the toughest of them all and would rather die than do that)
JD. You did it again my friend your video's just keep getting better and better my friend !!!!! THANK you and Eric Dorr also .. Frank from montana....
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the greatest generations. Many of these young men died so that most can live in freedom. Many ppl of current generations cant even gave up their seat to elderly or needy on the train let alone their lives fighting for honor, comrades, country and freedom. extraordinary times, produce extraordinary men. They are extraordinary. RIP.
hey man i love your content! been here since 100,000 subs!
Thank you! Much appreciated.
As always, another fantastic piece of content from you, JD! And thanks to Erik for showing the artifacts! I will be putting the book on my Christmas wish list!
My brother in law was a Chef in the British army and was stationed in Berlin at the Spandau prison. He was the last British army chef to prepare/cook Rudolf Hess with his daily meals during the British rotation of standing guard at the prison before Rudolph Hesse’s suicide in 1987.
When that interview aired, i wonder if anyone knew how much of a badass he was
Doubtful.
Thanks for the video. The further removed we get from these moments in history, the harder it becomes to keep them alive in the minds of modern-day Americans. Your work is crucial, thank you.
fantastic information and historical detail in this video. thank you JD for this loving tribute to a true American hero. the scripture verse from Isaiah is a poignant and touching reminder of the courage of Ronald Speirs and the Easy Co band of brothers, amongst many other brave men who stood up to evil and prevailed, all for our freedom. especially appreciate your apt description that Band of Brothers has been our gateway drug into ww2 history! I'm def a proud ww2 history addict. May God bless you and May God bless America, land that we love. Hang Tough, America!
My great-uncle was a Dog Company Toccoa man, and my old workmate served under Sparky at Spandau. He absolutely did it.
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Will have to get that book. Loved the video. The content of your videos is remarkable. And thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks! And the book is top notch.
Really cool! Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoyed the video
Thank You so very much
Good stuff I'm going to have to buy both of the books you have there. I didn't know they were even available.
Bought the audiobook from audible as I was watching this vid. Never Forget 💝
Tnx for your gallant svc... Ron n easy co.🙏🙏🙏
Superb in all respects!
First time stumbling upon this channel and can't help but wonder why it hasn't shown up in my algorithm. Absolutely great content and I cannot wait to make it to The Gettysburg Museum of History.
Fascinating! What an interesting career Spiers had. I wonder what happened to his two D-Day companions (Art DiMarzio and Sgt Floyd Corrington)? I think DiMarzio survived the war, but Corrington died on 6 June- presumably near to Spiers? This must have been a terribly traumatic introduction to war and may explain some of his later actions.
Definitely one of my favorite characters from easy company
I’m friends with a Mr Coggins on Facebook and I always loved to see pictures of Brad Freeman. I was hoping to meet him in Normandy a couple years ago at a Band of Brothers reunion event but unfortunately he wasn’t there. RIP Brad, rest easy.
Back on topic, very interesting to see that footage of Ronald Speirs. I’m certainly going to be on the lookout for that book. Currahee!
Another wonderful video! Thank you to you and Erik for all the info.
Thanks!
Just ordered the special edition and look forward to reading! Thanks for the opportunity...Love you're teaching of history and the passion that obviously goes into it! Retired MSgt USAF
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My great grandfather was in the 506th. All I know is he jumped on d-day and my grandmother still has the book his company commander wrote about him.
Amazing!!!!!!Good job!!!Greets from Luxembourg, Europe!
Your best ever..I just finished the Spiers book..perfect timing..thank you JD..
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Great job, guys! Thanks for sharing.
As an American and the daughter of an Army vet, the original American anti-facists are my favorites to learn about, remember, and honor. May we be ever vigilant in honoring them and their legacy.
so fascinating and I am glad that his story was different than depicted in the Band of Brothers - must get the books
Thank you for showing the video clip of Ronald Spiers, I recall watching that clip down here on New Zealand 🇳🇿 TV when it was announced the death of Rudolf Hess, and now after watching the series of B.O.B. with the actor portraying Spiers make his biography more interesting.
Another well done video! Thanks chap
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I’ve had time to catch up on your videos or some of my favorite topics. This one is great. I’ve ordered both books mentioned in this video. Please pass my regards on to your friend at the Gettysburg museum as I’ve been a follower of his for several years.
Also, to remind you, your video and history recorded of Jenkins Ferry was very special to me as that’s close to my heart. I cut my teeth in those woods and first started preaching in Leola, AR. I have dear friends that still live there. Good work!
Very interesting. That interview is great to have Thank you JD.
Excellent as always, History is awesome, and you’re a very relatable guy.
Went there in June, 2022, place is amazing.
Wow. I'm about to hours from Gettysburg. Life gets in the way but I have to get out their for the museum and of course the fields! His collection blows me away. JD, do you know how it rates compared to other museums both home and abroad? Eric really has a amazing collection and from what I have scene has to have some serious recognition
I learn so much from watching these videos...y'all rock it everytime...♥️♥️❤️
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Although I never met Brad Freeman, he and I are fellow "Bulldogs" from Mississippi State. At the time he was there it was called Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical school. Like my dad, he would have felt out of place among all the freshmen, but Dad had to get a degree, mom forced him to. There are amazing stories about the vets who had learned so many skills in the army and came to school with teachers and professors treating them like they didn't know anything. There was a very intense rebellion, and an old WW1 artillery piece on campus. The vets made the artillery piece workable and came up with a round, then, when the president of the college was in church, they fired the round right through the front window at about 500 yards. Brad might have enjoyed that. He was for some 36 years a mailman. Another mailman I met was from my church, Alex Little who was short. During his life and my time knowing him he never said a word about the war. At his funeral, I found out that he was a Mustang Ace during the war. I was privileged to be a pall bearer, though I wish Alex was still around.
Thank you for this amazing content!