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Posted: 2/5/2016 5:38:39 PM EDT
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Jimmy Fallon was in it, how can it not be good?
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Posted: 2/5/2016 5:48:14 PM EDT
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Watched it with my 14 year old SIL last year, very cool to see her getting into it. Not cool realizing how little is taught about it in her school. What parts were not taught in her school but should be? |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:01:18 PM EDT
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"I'm shaking so goddamn bad, I feel like I'm dancin' "
I cannot fathom how bad Bastogne (sp) would have sucked. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:12:37 PM EDT
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That is fantastic. Thanks for sharing! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My wife's Grandfather is (was)... Sgt. Floyd Talbert (Tab). A few pics of him. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/sgt_floyd_talbert_506e_zpssey13hb2.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/guth51_zpsvpkhpbwa.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/guth41_zpsfxtyglyk.jpg I have his discharge papers. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/Discharge%20certificate1001_zpsvhtkpi3l.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/Discharge%20certificate2001_zps05hm5b5o.jpg That is fantastic. Thanks for sharing! I post these when I see a BoB thread, at some point people may get tired of the repetition but until then I think it is worth sharing. [hijack]Hope you enjoyed the Daytona 24.[/hijack] |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:14:55 PM EDT
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I post these when I see a BoB thread, at some point people may get tired of the repetition but until then I think it is worth sharing. [hijack]Hope you enjoyed the Daytona 24.[/hijack] Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My wife's Grandfather is (was)... Sgt. Floyd Talbert (Tab). A few pics of him. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/sgt_floyd_talbert_506e_zpssey13hb2.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/guth51_zpsvpkhpbwa.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/guth41_zpsfxtyglyk.jpg I have his discharge papers. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/Discharge%20certificate1001_zpsvhtkpi3l.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/Discharge%20certificate2001_zps05hm5b5o.jpg That is fantastic. Thanks for sharing! I post these when I see a BoB thread, at some point people may get tired of the repetition but until then I think it is worth sharing. [hijack]Hope you enjoyed the Daytona 24.[/hijack] Honestly this is what moved me to buy an M1 Garand and Carbine. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:15:44 PM EDT
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Need to watch again.
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:19:20 PM EDT
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It never gets old? No its old. I'd like to see them update the cgi and hd
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:27:52 PM EDT
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It never gets old? No its old. I'd like to see them update the cgi and hd This. George Lucas isn't doing much nowadays. His buddy Spielberg ought to get him on that. 
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:47:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This. George Lucas isn't doing much nowadays. His buddy Spielberg ought to get him on that. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It never gets old? No its old. I'd like to see them update the cgi and hd This. George Lucas isn't doing much nowadays. His buddy Spielberg ought to get him on that. In the new Band of Brothers, Politically Correct 2016 Version, the allies never shoot first. And, there are more funny creatures in the Cantina. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:49:46 PM EDT
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I think that is hard to argue. If it is not the best, it is certainly high on the list. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yep. Best war movie / series ever. I think that is hard to argue. If it is not the best, it is certainly high on the list. Yep |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 7:06:51 PM EDT
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In the new Band of Brothers, Politically Correct 2016 Version, the allies never shoot first. And, there are more funny creatures in the Cantina. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It never gets old? No its old. I'd like to see them update the cgi and hd This. George Lucas isn't doing much nowadays. His buddy Spielberg ought to get him on that. In the new Band of Brothers, Politically Correct 2016 Version, the allies never shoot first. And, there are more funny creatures in the Cantina. ...and everyone has field phones instead of weapons 
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Posted: 2/5/2016 7:19:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ...and everyone has field phones instead of weapons Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: It never gets old? No its old. I'd like to see them update the cgi and hd This. George Lucas isn't doing much nowadays. His buddy Spielberg ought to get him on that. In the new Band of Brothers, Politically Correct 2016 Version, the allies never shoot first. And, there are more funny creatures in the Cantina. ...and everyone has field phones instead of weapons One of the characters comes out as female, and there's a big honest discussion about inclusion and acceptance, right before an artillery barrage. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 8:19:18 PM EDT
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One of the characters comes out as female, and there's a big honest discussion about inclusion and acceptance, right before an artillery barrage. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It never gets old? No its old. I'd like to see them update the cgi and hd This. George Lucas isn't doing much nowadays. His buddy Spielberg ought to get him on that. In the new Band of Brothers, Politically Correct 2016 Version, the allies never shoot first. And, there are more funny creatures in the Cantina. ...and everyone has field phones instead of weapons One of the characters comes out as female, and there's a big honest discussion about inclusion and acceptance, right before an artillery barrage. Dike? |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 8:21:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dike? Quote HistoryQuoted: One of the characters comes out as female, and there's a big honest discussion about inclusion and acceptance, right before an artillery barrage. Dike? lol |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 8:30:17 PM EDT
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Great show. I read the book decades before the show.
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Posted: 2/5/2016 11:25:40 PM EDT
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Just finished watching Part 1: Currahee. That was amazing. When Sobel is notified of his reassignment I literally clapped.
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Posted: 2/6/2016 12:36:44 AM EDT
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I read it years ago, unfortunately I left my book outside and it rained. Lent mine to someone who is dead to me now. Never got the book back. |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 12:45:04 AM EDT
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I've seen it in its entirety more times than I can remember. Every time my wife and daughter are out of town for a few days I'll rewatch it while sleeping on the couch drinking all the beers.
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Posted: 2/6/2016 12:53:06 AM EDT
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It has been a while since I have watched the series. This thread spurred me to watch an episode tonight. I chose Episode 2.
Damn it is a good series! |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 1:00:48 AM EDT
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 http://youtu.be/R6da9U6Xjd8
One of the comments on this video: "At 6.55 you can see a tiger tank running away from Spiers" Spiers was a fucking badass. "I want mortars and grenade launchers on it till it's gone, when it's gone, tell 1st to go straight and forget going around. Everybody else, follow me. " |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 1:10:11 AM EDT
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Here's a good summary of events for that fight, Easy Company – Band of Brothers – The Crossroads Battle Explained Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Damned good series, I can watch it over and over again. Agreed. Favorite episode is a tossup between the second half of the pilot where they take out the 105s at Brecourt Manor (sp?) or Crossroads. Both had pretty good firefights, but Crossroads in particular struck me. Going, literally, to the sound of the guns, and they're pulling everything they can off the dudes retreating: ammo, genades, probably other stuff too. That was a pretty powerful scene. Here's a good summary of events for that fight, Easy Company – Band of Brothers – The Crossroads Battle Explained I was more talking the end of Crossroads, when they were going into Bastogne. |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 10:22:04 AM EDT
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Just finished watching Part 1: Currahee. That was amazing. When Sobel is notified of his reassignment I literally clapped. Did you buy the DVD's or stream it? It really is amazing. Even the intro is great. |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 10:45:17 AM EDT
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I do believe its time to break out the DVD's again
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Posted: 2/6/2016 11:22:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you buy the DVD's or stream it? It really is amazing. Even the intro is great. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Just finished watching Part 1: Currahee. That was amazing. When Sobel is notified of his reassignment I literally clapped. Did you buy the DVD's or stream it? It really is amazing. Even the intro is great. |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 11:31:11 AM EDT
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Some BoB screen used porn for the brothers here. Not the guns, but the rest, mostly, yes.
 BoB stuff by SoloDallas, on Flickr  German WWII Webbing (partly screen used on the Series Band Of Brothers, HBO) by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 1:41:33 PM EDT
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The only black friday purchase I made last year. BB had band of brothers for 20 bucks for the bluray set. |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 6:32:19 PM EDT
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The only black friday purchase I made last year. BB had band of brothers for 20 bucks for the bluray set. I did the same and also picked up Pacific for $20 |
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Posted: 2/6/2016 6:34:06 PM EDT
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The shelling spectacular in the snow was pretty insane. Just a fantastic series.
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Posted: 2/6/2016 6:34:34 PM EDT
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This thread made me start watching the series again.
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Posted: 2/6/2016 6:36:11 PM EDT
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Damned good series, I can watch it over and over again. Never should. Great avatar by the way. |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 8:46:19 PM EDT
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Just finished watching Part 1: Currahee. That was amazing. When Sobel is notified of his reassignment I literally clapped. Did you watch any more parts? |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 8:47:17 PM EDT
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Bob was good. However, I liked the Pacific better.
The Marines had it rough. |
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Posted: 2/8/2016 9:14:07 PM EDT
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Costco had the blu Ray set for $23 before Christmas. Watched the first 3 episodes again last Saturday.
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Posted: 2/9/2016 10:10:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just finished watching Part 1: Currahee. That was amazing. When Sobel is notified of his reassignment I literally clapped. The best part of that scene is Sink signaling the other officer to open the door right after telling Sobel, with Sobel still seated holding his drink. ~2:15 or so.  |
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Posted: 2/9/2016 12:56:22 PM EDT
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In the new Band of Brothers, Politically Correct 2016 Version, the allies never shoot first. And, there are more funny creatures in the Cantina. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It never gets old? No its old. I'd like to see them update the cgi and hd This. George Lucas isn't doing much nowadays. His buddy Spielberg ought to get him on that. In the new Band of Brothers, Politically Correct 2016 Version, the allies never shoot first. And, there are more funny creatures in the Cantina. And half of Easy Company is black. |
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Posted: 2/9/2016 1:00:42 PM EDT
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Bob was good. However, I liked the Pacific better.The Marines had it rough. Wife grew hotter as the show went on. 
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Posted: 2/9/2016 1:35:25 PM EDT
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My favorite World War II show of any kind.
I drove past Toccoa and Mt. Currahee a couple of weeks ago with the family on vacation. I didn't realize it was on the way to our destination so I didn't plan for a stop but I plan on going back. I did see Mt. Currahee, though; it has a cell phone tower on it now.
Odd bit of trivia but they did not have a rifle range at Toccoa... they had to travel 30 miles to Clemson University to use theirs. There is a museum and other memorials dedicated to the 506th PIR located there. I plan on going back when it warms up a little. 
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Posted: 2/9/2016 1:39:32 PM EDT
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I try to watch the whole thing once a year. My favorite episode is Crossroads. Just something about Winters running through the field and shooting the lone kraut.
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Posted: 2/9/2016 1:43:07 PM EDT
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My favorite World War II show of any kind.
I drove past Toccoa and Mt. Currahee a couple of weeks ago with the family on vacation. I didn't realize it was on the way to our destination so I didn't plan for a stop but I plan on going back. I did see Mt. Currahee, though; it has a cell phone tower on it now.
Odd bit of trivia but they did not have a rifle range at Toccoa... they had to travel 30 miles to Clemson University to use theirs. There is a museum and other memorials dedicated to the 506th PIR located there. I plan on going back when it warms up a little. http://old.506infantry.org/images/wwii/mtcurrahee2.jpg http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/3c/3b/d2/toccoa.jpg http://camptoccoaatcurrahee.org/images/camp2.jpg http://toccoahistory.com/camptoccoa.html Another piece the series left out was Easy Company had to march all the way to Atlanta from Toccoa |
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Posted: 2/10/2016 1:50:35 AM EDT
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(In case anyone didn't know there are lyrics for the theme.) |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:50:03 PM EDT
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Just finished watching it again. Incredibly well done.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:34:22 PM EDT
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Wish they'd make a few more series in the same manner for Korea and Vietnam. Agreed. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I wish some of the other participants in WWII made their own BoB versions. I'm on the edge of my seat for a series related to Donald millers masters of the air concerning the 8th Army Air Force. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:39:03 PM EDT
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Just learned another bit of trivia. Apparently Captain Sobel wasn't as bad as the HBO mini-series made him out to be. He raised a family after the war and attempted suicide later in life by shooting himself in the temple. His wife divorced him some time after that. He lived the last 17 years of his life at a VA assisted care medical facility.
"Sobel returned to the United States after the war, and worked as an accountant before being recalled to active duty during the Korean War. He remained in the Army National Guard, eventually retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He later married, and had three children. In the late 1960s, Sobel shot himself in the head with a small-caliber pistol. The bullet entered his left temple, passed behind his eyes, and exited out the other side of his head. This severed his optic nerves and left him blind. He was later moved to a VA assisted living facility in Waukegan, Illinois. Sobel resided there for his last seventeen years until his death due to malnutrition on September 30, 1987. No services were held for Sobel after his death." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Sobel |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:57:07 PM EDT
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A few other pieces of trivia:
- Episode 3 follows Private Blithe (hysterical blindness guy), and states he died at the end. He didn't. Even Ambrose's book got that wrong, he survived, stayed in the army, fought in the Korean War, and died while on active duty as a Master Sergeant. with a Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars, and 3 Purple Hearts on his record. - The tv series makes the battalion commander, LtCol Strayer seem like an incompetent coward, where Winters gets the BN XO job to "help him." The book says it was because Strayer was unofficially acting as the Regimental XO and was actually pretty good. - Part of my family lived in Nixon, New Jersey (now part of Edison), named after Lewis Nixon (father of Capt Nixon) who owned some factories on the Raritan River. 
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Posted: 2/15/2016 11:00:50 PM EDT
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I just finished watching it again on Prime.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 11:52:44 PM EDT
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Another interesting tidbit is the discrepancy of Floyd Talbert's life after the war as described by Ambrose in his book which was disputed by the family:
According to his brother Bob in an online forum, Talbert attended Indiana University after returning from the war. He took a job with the Union Carbide (Haynes Stellite Division) in Kokomo, later transferring to Alexandria, Indiana. Later he worked as a farmer before joining General Tire and Rubber Company as plant manager. He married in Indiana, where he and his wife had a daughter.[12] Talbert later worked as a car salesman in Indiana and California. He eventually settled in Redding, California for more of an outdoor life. For years, Talbert avoided Easy Company reunions but attended one shortly before he died. But he did meet with some Easy Company comrades after the war. One night he went out on the town with Edward Tipper, whom he had believed must have been killed in Caranten, and had a great reunion with him.[13] Talbert also stood up for fellow Easy Company comrade LaVon Reese when he got married.[14] Author Stephen Ambrose wrote about Easy Company in his book, Band of Brothers (1992). In following the lives of the men, he described Talbert in the postwar years as struggling to find a place for himself. He also wrote that Talbert became a drifter and alcoholic, and lived in his later years as a mountain man in California. Talbert's family members were disturbed by this portrait and disagree with it, as they have expressed in forum postings online.[12] They acknowledge that he had difficulty with drinking for a period. But, his daughter has said that, prior to his death in 1982, her father "had managed the drinking problem very well and had his finances and his life in order when he died."[12] His brother Max Talbert wrote in the same online forum: ...Tab's move to California was prompted by a diagnosis of a terminal disease and that Tab simply decided that he wanted to spend his remaining time outdoors. [12] |
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Posted: 2/16/2016 12:35:34 AM EDT
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This thread made me start watching the series again. +1 i just finished disc 1 
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Posted: 2/16/2016 8:44:25 PM EDT
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+1 i just finished disc 1
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This thread made me start watching the series again. +1 i just finished disc 1
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Posted: 2/16/2016 8:59:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My wife's Grandfather is (was)... Sgt. Floyd Talbert (Tab). A few pics of him. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/sgt_floyd_talbert_506e_zpssey13hb2.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/guth51_zpsvpkhpbwa.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/guth41_zpsfxtyglyk.jpg I have his discharge papers. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/Discharge%20certificate1001_zpsvhtkpi3l.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/Discharge%20certificate2001_zps05hm5b5o.jpg I've seen BoB probably 15-20+ times. Never gets old. I've seen The Pacific a handful of times as well. Can't wait for the third mini series to come out. Masters of the Air should hopefully be out by end of this year. |
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Posted: 2/16/2016 10:43:13 PM EDT
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Awesome! Some really neat historical pieces you have. I've seen BoB probably 15-20+ times. Never gets old. I've seen The Pacific a handful of times as well. Can't wait for the third mini series to come out. Masters of the Air should hopefully be out by end of this year. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My wife's Grandfather is (was)... Sgt. Floyd Talbert (Tab). A few pics of him. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/sgt_floyd_talbert_506e_zpssey13hb2.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/guth51_zpsvpkhpbwa.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/guth41_zpsfxtyglyk.jpg I have his discharge papers. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/Discharge%20certificate1001_zpsvhtkpi3l.jpg http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd390/burbanite/Discharge%20certificate2001_zps05hm5b5o.jpg I've seen BoB probably 15-20+ times. Never gets old. I've seen The Pacific a handful of times as well. Can't wait for the third mini series to come out. Masters of the Air should hopefully be out by end of this year. I haven't heard much about MoA, I just looked it up and didn't find any actors in it. I'm sure it will be terrific as well. |
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