Band Of Brothers

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And that is in essence the problem, the dilemma if you will. The only thing that does somewhat "save" this book IS the subject: the story of the elite military outfit -exclusively composed of volunteers - of Easy Company, which played such a crucial part in the Western European theatre of war. It performed the function of Johnny-on-the-spot in the most significant operations during WW II : D-Day, Operation Market Garden, The Battle of the Bulge and, as icing on the cake, the capture of Hitler's own Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgarden. They went through abject hell, suffered enormous casualties, and many who came out at the other end alive would remain scarred both physically as mentally. Without such a grand tale to work with, I can't imagine Ambrose ever having gained the prominence that he had. Finally, after the 20th viewing, as an inevitability, I decided to read the source material: Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose. It had become an obligation. Cuando se lanzaron el día D en el desembarco de Normandía en la zona de Utah Beach jamás habían entrado en combate real antes, pero eso no influyó en su desempeño. Cuando vieron que los alemanes mataban a bayonetazos a compañeros colgados en árboles ellos tampoco tuvieron piedad.

I found it impossible to be a distant observer of the lives of the men of Easy Company as heard and written by Stephen Ambrose. Their stories—the history they witnessed, the history they made—are the redlettered memories of the days of their youth, words that landed in the golden ears of a great writer who knew wheat from chaff.

Scally, Derek (March 30, 2013). "Band of Brüder: a German view of wartime". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020 . Retrieved July 8, 2013. Powers, Jake (2008). Easy Company 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment - In Photographs. Guildford: Genesis Publications. ISBN 978-1-90566-206-7. A limited edition coffee table book. I love the fact that Stephen Ambrose gathered the stories of these amazing, and heroically remarkable men, and put something together like this. It is times such as these in history that should be remembered and talked about, not simply fade into a distant memory. The issue I have here, is I think that Stephen Ambrose is a mediocre writer, and that has largely impacted how I've rated this book. Su duro entrenamiento comenzó en el verano de 1942, durante los 22 meses antes de entrar en combate el 6 de junio de 1944 se convirtieron en una compañía de élite que había batido récords de resistencia en entrenamientos en estados unidos.

CNN's Paul Clinton said that the miniseries "is a remarkable testament to that generation of citizen soldiers, who responded when called upon to save the world for democracy and then quietly returned to build the nation that we now all enjoy, and all too often take for granted". [48] Caryn James of The New York Times called it "an extraordinary 10-part series that masters its greatest challenge: it balances the ideal of heroism with the violence and terror of battle, reflecting what is both civilized and savage about war." James also remarked on the generation gap between most viewers and characters, suggesting this was a significant hurdle. [49] Robert Bianco of USA Today wrote that the series was "significantly flawed and yet absolutely extraordinary—just like the men it portrays," rating the series four out of four stars. He noted however that it was hard to identify with individual characters during crowded battle scenes. [50] The series dramatizes the history of "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, from jump training in the United States through its participation in major actions in Europe, up until Japan's capitulation and the end of World War II. The events are based on Ambrose's research and recorded interviews with Easy Company veterans. The series took some literary license, adapting history for dramatic effect and series structure. [4] [5] The characters portrayed are based on members of Easy Company. Excerpts from interviews with some of the survivors are used as preludes to the episodes, but they are not identified by name until the end of the finale.

My parents were radical left wing baby boomers, so needless to say they were pretty critical of their parents generation. I can see it from their perspective too. But again, as an adult, with the aid of this book, I can better understand why my grandparents felt the way they did about global politics and the role of U.S. military intervention. This is more than military history the way it should be written: it is military history the way it can be written. Band of Brothers is an absorbing, compelling, and even stunning book. . . . This may be as close as any reader will wish to come to war without actually taking part in it.” Just the stories told in this book made it really superb. It might be one of the best accounts on WWII. Might be it is, but for the annoying comments of Ambrose at every chapter, reminding the reader that they (US) won because the "democratic soldier" had the moral superiority over the German (Nazi) soldier. So, it is difficult to rate it properly. Smith, Rupert (May 14, 2001). "We're in this together". The Guardian. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014 . Retrieved February 8, 2016. National WWII Museum (February 16, 2021). "He Has Seen War (Airing and Discussion)". Vimeo . Retrieved August 29, 2023.

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James, Caryn (September 7, 2001). "TV Weekend; An Intricate Tapestry Of a Heroic Age". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020 . Retrieved August 24, 2008. Like a lot of people, I read the book after watching the HBO mini series. I loved the series and I loved being able to re-experience the stories and characters all over again as I read the book. It was interesting to spontaneously recall the imagery of the show as I encountered the analogous section of the book. I'm really impressed with the way the series rendered the events in the book with such fidelity. This is a five star book if there ever was one I loved it and I loved the little details like men in the battle of the bulge sharing the fox hole with a dog.Lerman, Laurence (December 8, 2008). "2008 Video Hall Of Fame Profile: Henry McGee". Videobusiness.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2009 . Retrieved August 10, 2011.