Band Of Brothers TV mini-series Canadian Promo 1 Can Para

Here's one of the Canadian promos that promoted Band Of Brothers during it's run on conventional TV. A Canadian angle was used by interviewing veterans from the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. Some of them trained with members of Easy Company in Georgia and many of their experiences are similar in battle (both jumped on D-Day, both were involved in the Battle of the Bulge, and both spearheaded the attack into Germany). In fact 1 Can Para was adjacent to Bastogne while Easy was surrounded there, only a few miles away. They offered help, but in the end Patton's tanks arrived to reinforce the position, then the Germans withdrew. The men of 1 Can Para were also involved in Operation Varsity (the crossing of the Rhine). This promo focuses on the liberation of a concentration camp - Easy Company was in southern Germany when they liberated a camp, while 1 Can Para was in the north, liberating Bergen Belsen along with the British. This spot includes some of their memories of that time. For more indepth interviews and the story of 1 Can Para, check out my DVD Victory From Above. A good book to read about them is Tip Of The Spear. Enjoy!

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[SlintBob]

Thats my grandfather Major R B Firlotte

[tvboy61]

Be very proud of him.

And thank him on every major anniversary (D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, Operation Varsity, Remembrance Day, etc). Our vets deserve our thanks!

[RazorCell7]

Canada fought ever since 1937 when we first defended China against Japan

our RCAF Defended Britain most successfully

in 1943 in italy we took Oranto against all odds while even taking friendly fire from our allies Artillery

and liberated Holland after Operation Market Garden

while the Britain, and the U.S. took 2 cities

we were liberating every single town with each one civilan life and the threat of the enemy

we were proud to serve with our Allies

Canada True North Strong and Free!

[NathanH97]

I'm British, and I must admit that in the battles for France and the low countries Canada probably fought the hardest liberating Dunkirk and Arnhem, the two battles that had the hardest effect on us.

[Panzer883]

really good book, "Vimy" by Pierre Burton.. I LOVE CANADA

[MrJJuK1]

well atleast Canada had an army unlike the french since they never had one funny enough :)

[ridelytan]

Thank you very much to our vets!!! I salute you!!

[blondehairninja]

dont forget Vimy ridge, although in the first world war we proved ourself as a honorable allie and foe, as well as a nation forged through fire.

my grandmother is forever thankful for the Canadians for liberating her town in holland.

Canadian soldiers are heroes. 'Nuff said.

[roykuo4]

@SlintBob

Many thanks to your grandfather

[GenGeogeSPatton]

canucks are fine soldiers, they fougth in el somme

[vidiogamer12345]

@RazorCell7 well said. canadians rule!

[ShadowDeathBl1tz]

Brcoming a Paratrooper one day for the RCR.

[RazorCell7]

With over 200 casualties and captured POWs I think it's safe to say that we were involved with or without Parliament