The Points System and Post-War Struggles: Band of Brothers Ep. 10 (Points)

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Band of Brothers Episode 10, "Points," is a rollercoaster of emotions as Easy Company navigates the end of the war. We dive deep into the points system, the fall of the Eagles Nest, and the bittersweet transition to post-war life. From Nixon's future plans to the heartbreaking fates of beloved characters, this episode is a must-listen for fans of Band of Brothers, military history, and wartime drama. Join us as we unpack the complexities of war and its lasting impact.

• ​Homeward Bound: We discuss the failures of the Points system and how its affected members of Easy.
• ​Germany's Hidey Hole: We discuss Easy Company's mission to capture the Eagles Nest and Nixon’s little reward.
• ​Post-VE Day Struggles: We take a look at the darker side of the end of the war in this episode
• ​Getting Soft: Ben and Dylan say a tearful goodbye to the members of Easy Company

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Dylan’s Lovely Singing and Intro

00:51 - This episode gets dark

01:51 - Poor Shifty :(

03:56 - Leibgott goes Inglorious Basterds mode

06:24 - Tom Hardy’s short time

06:57 - Grant shot by Friendly Fire

07:30 - The tragic passings of Bull, Luz, and Webster

09:27 - Grant shot by Friendly Fire (Continued)

11:43 - The wrap-ups and Ben’s getting soft

14:55 - THEY DID THE INTERVIEW REVEALS

16:03 - SOBEL STILL SUCKS

17:35 - Nixon should be mad at his portrayal

22:10 - The Points System

27:10 - Was Winters trying to leave Easy?

29:32 - Winter is still That Guy though

30:19 - Dylan is also a big softy

31:05 - Ben’s trip to the Smithsonian Museums

39:42 - They did a good job of making a Finale high stakes

41:08 - Our Favorite and Least Favorite Episodes

48:47 - What moments will stick with you?

53:16 - Dylan’s Rating and Review of the Series

55:55 - Ben’s Rating and Review of the Series

1:07:21 - Talking about the future of the podcast

1:10:50 - Outro

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