June 6, 1944; Citizen Soldiers; Band of Brothers; Undaunted Courage; and Nothing Like It in the World. He was the historical consultant for Steven Spielberg's movie Saving Private Ryan, and has also participated in numerous national ...
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On D-Day, Dick Winters took off with 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment and prepared to parachute into German-held north France. Ground troops landing on Utah beach were relying on Easy Company to secure one of the causeways that were vital if the troops were to get off the beaches and reach
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Pages: 336
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**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER** The book that inspired Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed TV series, produced by Tom Hanks and starring Damian Lewis. In Band of Brothers, Stephen E. Ambrose pays tribute to the men of Easy Company, a crack rifle company in the US Army. From their rigorous training in Georgia in
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Pages: 336
Pages: 336
A tribute to World War II heroism from the national bestselling author of Biggest Brother. The paratroopers of Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division, have come to symbolize the incredible bravery and heroism shown by the greatest generation in World War II. on the eve of the 65th anniversary of the
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Relax, the brothers whisper in my ear. You’ll enjoy it more if you let go. I’ve always had a bad attitude. My dad wanted me to join a club called Dads and Daughters, but I stormed out in a huff. Absolutely not. I’m an independent spirit, and I want to
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Pages: 176
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While there is a perennial interest in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic wars and in Nelson himself, there is no reference work that chronicles all the captains of his ships, their social origins, their characters and the achievements in their lives beyond their service under Nelson. This new book,