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Can we get a WWII content megathread going?
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:13 pm
I made a thread last week reflecting how soon that generation will be entirely gone. Another poster made the comment that that's why it's critical that places and things that tell their stories continue to live on. I was talking to my brother this morning about how once the last veterans/citizens alive during the time die, all of the stories will have been told for good and that'll be what we have forever to learn from as well as to create content from (movies/books/museums/etc...)
So I was thinking it'd be cool to try and gather as much information as possible about shows to watch, places to visit, books to read about WWII and anything that may relate to it. The other boards seemed to specific because I'd like to be as all encompassing as I can.
I'll be starting my first rewatch of Band of Brothers this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. Such a great show that tells a great story.
As for places to visit my first entry will be one that I'm not sure ever gets much recognition compared to its Allied counterpart just a few miles away. The La Cambe German war Cemetery in northern France. This is one of the primary cemetaries where the Germans who died during D-Day were ultimately buried. Obviously there is not much sympathy for these souls but at the end of the day most of them were probably just like you and me but just happened to be born in a different land. My uncle who served in the US military made sure to swiftly correct me when I was telling him I was at a cemetery full of Nazi's that I was actually at a cemetery full of men who died fighting for their country. It was a fascinating place to visit and gives some perspective from the other side of the war and helped me appreciate the gravity of the entire thing.
tl;dr any cool WWII books, movies, places, monuments whatever to go and see throughout the globe please comment them here. I'd love to compile a list and try to check them all off throughout my life.
So I was thinking it'd be cool to try and gather as much information as possible about shows to watch, places to visit, books to read about WWII and anything that may relate to it. The other boards seemed to specific because I'd like to be as all encompassing as I can.
I'll be starting my first rewatch of Band of Brothers this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. Such a great show that tells a great story.
As for places to visit my first entry will be one that I'm not sure ever gets much recognition compared to its Allied counterpart just a few miles away. The La Cambe German war Cemetery in northern France. This is one of the primary cemetaries where the Germans who died during D-Day were ultimately buried. Obviously there is not much sympathy for these souls but at the end of the day most of them were probably just like you and me but just happened to be born in a different land. My uncle who served in the US military made sure to swiftly correct me when I was telling him I was at a cemetery full of Nazi's that I was actually at a cemetery full of men who died fighting for their country. It was a fascinating place to visit and gives some perspective from the other side of the war and helped me appreciate the gravity of the entire thing.
tl;dr any cool WWII books, movies, places, monuments whatever to go and see throughout the globe please comment them here. I'd love to compile a list and try to check them all off throughout my life.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:15 pm to upgrayedd
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Big paper due soon, huh?
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:17 pm to jlovel7
quote:Ive rewatched it about 50 times
I'll be starting my first rewatch of Band of Brothers this weekend
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:19 pm to jimbeam
Best Docuseries I've come across is called "The Price of Empire" and I have seen just about all of them. Love the way its broken out and the narration. Learn something every time I watch it. Also recommend everyone watch "The World at War". Around 20 episodes by the BBC in the 1970s. Has some great footage and still a lot of the decision makers were around to give input.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:20 pm to jlovel7
All the mouth breathers have congregated in the anti-distancing threads. Do you all really need another thread?
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:21 pm to blowmeauburn
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Best Docuseries I've come across is called "The Price of Empire" and I have seen just about all of them. Love the way its broken out and the narration. Learn something every time I watch it. Also recommend everyone watch "The World at War". Around 20 episodes by the BBC in the 1970s. Has some great footage and still a lot of the decision makers were around to give input.
Do those series have any specific frame they look at the war with? Or is it supposed to be general/all encompassing.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:23 pm to jlovel7
I've always wanted more info on the campaign in Africa after watching a short show on it.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:30 pm to jlovel7
Almost finished "With the Old Breed" by EB Sledge. Fantastic depiction of the Pacific War and battles from the infantry point of view. Definitely recommend.
Then when you're done you can rewatch "The Pacific" on HBO and watch the book in live action.
Then when you're done you can rewatch "The Pacific" on HBO and watch the book in live action.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:32 pm to jlovel7
Hardcore History’s Ghost of the Ostfont is a great listen about the eastern front
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:33 pm to jlovel7
VE day was 75 years ago tomorrow.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:34 pm to jlovel7
The WWII museum in New Orleans is doing a pretty good job of preserving the history so it’s not forgotten. Also, I remember a few years ago reading about a historical project where they were interviewing every living WWII veteran available and video recording it for a first hand account of the events.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 1:34 pm to jlovel7
Most posters here have the premier World War II museum in the world in their back yard. Give it a visit some time if you’re not to busy complaining about shite here.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 2:57 pm to jlovel7
Am re-doing my man-cave in a WW2 aviation theme.
Will post pics when done.
Least I could do as the brave souls who fought for the world's freedom back then are owed so much more than people realize.

Will post pics when done.
Least I could do as the brave souls who fought for the world's freedom back then are owed so much more than people realize.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 3:00 pm to red sox fan 13
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Most posters here have the premier World War II museum in the world in their back yard. Give it a visit some time if you’re not to busy complaining about shite here.
I've been multiple times and will continue to go back especially as they add on to it. But this thread is also to add to the list and discover places/items that aren't as well known.
Posted on 5/7/20 at 3:01 pm to jlovel7
Mark Felton's youtube channel is a gold mine of little known and obscure information. Zeno's Warbirds has a lot of old training films and such, as does Periscope Film
Posted on 5/7/20 at 3:02 pm to jlovel7
Pretty sure there's been a huge thread on good, could be thinking of a general history thread though
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