Band of Brothers : E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest

Before great alliances could be forged, the smallest for of interaction - human to human must be developed. Band of Brothers personifies that bond that was manifested by King Henry V "we few, we happy few, we band of brothers". As in metal, the bond was forged by fire. It is inspirational yet heartbreaking to realise that fire binded these humans yet it was fire that eventually...more

Before great alliances could be forged, the smallest for of interaction - human to human must be developed. Band of Brothers personifies that bond that was manifested by King Henry V "we few, we happy few, we band of brothers". As in metal, the bond was forged by fire. It is inspirational yet heartbreaking to realise that fire binded these humans yet it was fire that eventually destroyed a great many of them. It also reflects the importance of small unit leadership, which would be the vital pre-requisite in modern warfare.   hide

amazing...nuf said

Brilliant book, very personal and excitingly told.

Fine account of the Screaming Eagles and their history from boot camp to Berchtesgaden. Great read!