What does Currahee mean in the Army?
Currahee was the motto of the 506th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne. There is also Currahee Mountain in Georgia, from which the 506th got the motto. 2nd Platoon listen up!
What is Mount Currahee?
Mount Currahee became a symbol of and an inspiration to the men who challenged it daily. A Cherokee Indian name meaning "Stands Alone," Currahee became the motto and battle cry of the Regiment, for little groups of paratroopers landing deep behind enemy lines against overwhelming forces truly had to "Stand Alone!"
What is it like to trek up Red Currahee?
I have a lot of pride in Red Currahee.” Even so, the 1st Battalion’s trek up Currahee differed from those of their forebears’ in one crucial way: they had a nice break at the top. The soliders paused to take pictures, chat with several 506th veterans and watch the promotion of 1st Lt. Zachary Crews, an infantry officer with 1st Battalion.
How many miles does it take to run up Currahee Mountain?
1st Lieutenant Herbert Sobel demands that Easy Company runs up Currahee mountain in 15 minutes. They describe it as "3 miles up, 3 miles back". The company could not make it up a mountain one way in 15 minutes, they would have to average 5:00 per mile.
gunbarrel
I wonder if it's a corruption of the Spanish word CORAJE (pronounced co-rah-hay)--which has several meanings, including courage, bravery, valor, and anger.
tredhed2
I wonder if it's a corruption of the Spanish word CORAJE (pronounced co-rah-hay)--which has several meanings, including courage, bravery, valor, and anger.
vivera1288
It could be that just like places all over the country the word became anglicized so Currahee could have been pronounced differently a hundred years before, take "La Punta De Santa Elena" which today is known as "The Point of St.
Jonesy
Interesting linguistic question, which I can't help answer. Considering what the US did to the Cherokee Nation, it's no wonder we (the US) botched the Curahee meaning.
SteveR
A pertinent point. There were many sub tribes of the Cherokee nation as well as the 7 clans of the tribe. It may be Catwaba. I think those were the folks around that area. As with different dialects of English in Europe, Australia, the USA and the many differences in local dialects Eastern ,Southern. Northern, etc..
Curious Granddaughter
That's a good point, but I have no direct knowledge regarding Spanish exploration into Cherokee lands.
tredhed2
You have it backwards, the Cherokees moved from their territory into Spanish occupied territories of the states - they didn't remain only in one specific territory. The Spanish also used religious teachings and practices to conquer - there was a religious group that came from Spain that focused on converting Indians to their order.
How long does it take to run up Currahee Mountain?
1st Lieutenant Herbert Sobel demands that Easy Company runs up Currahee mountain in 15 minutes. They describe it as "3 miles up, 3 miles back". The company could not make it up a mountain one way in 15 minutes, they would have to average 5:00 per mile.
What episode is Currahee in Band of Brothers?
Currahee is the first episode of Band of Brothers. It follows the men from basic training at Camp Toccoa under the strict command of Herbert Sobel, to the preparation in England for the invasion of Normandy during Operation Overlord . Platinum Collection Build Your Own Bundle. Choose up to 7 games. Buy Now from Fanatical.
Who cut the fence in Currahee?
When Captain Herbert Sobel is explaining to Major Robert Strayer why he cut the fence; Strayer is a Colonel, however, when Winters is briefing his men before going to assault the 105 he refers to him as a Major.