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Summary: Minor Issues are not Major Errors
Review: While the book may rely too much on Winters, and I will acknowledge a few really small accuracy issues - the focus of this book is much more on the subjective and personal experiences of this company of soldiers. I found the book and the movie believable and consistent with what I have heard from combat veterans. Is Ambrose a true historian or a very good story recorder? I think the latter but that does not reduce the value of the work he contributes - he puts flesh on the bones of dry citations and 'history' as still photograph and diary. Both are needed and valued, and have a place. Winters, of course, was injured in the leg during the Caretan battle in Normandy. And it is incredibly dubious to me that anyone could get away with gross exagerrations with the dozens of 506th veterans interviewed. I think these works are important to filling out the combat experience of the soldier.
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Summary: Great story of the small-unit fight in WWII!
Review: Ambrose's analysis of Easy Company is great for those who are leaders in miltary units, especially Company Grade Officers and NCO's. Good professional reading as well as an entertaining story! Definately a hard book to put down.
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Summary: As Close As It Gets
Review: After seeing Mr.Ambrose numerous times on the History channel(GOD'S gift to history buffs) I went out and bought it and I coud not put it down His book and style of writing made me feel as though I was almost there He really answered A lot of questions I had in my head as to how "Citizen Soldiers" as he put it so well went into the armed services trained as much as they could in a short time and were thrown into the jaws of the best trained group of professional soldiers of that era really had me baffled since I first got interested in the History of Warfare the fact that it was true made it that much more amazing I finished that book on SEPTEMBER FOURTH 2001 one week before the TRAGEDY in NEW YORK and because of reading "BAND of BROTHERS" I knew why those HERO FIREFIGHTERS and POLICEMEN RAN INTO THE TWIN TOWERS when everybody else was running out it was BECAUSE THEY'RE BROTHERS WERE IN THERE To The HEROS OF EASY CO. Thank You and GOD BLESS YOU ALL Mr.Ambrose Thank You
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Summary: Literary Perfection
Review: Another excellent work by Ambrose! He really hits home with his descriptions of the battles and training that these men went through. As in most of Ambrose's war books, one of the ever present themes is the 'American Spirit' and the role it plays in the war. He stresses how instrumental the brotherhood of these men was in their success. This brotherhood was forged very early on in the story. All the men had to go through the same rite of passage, boot camp at Camp Toccoa. There they learned how to be soldiers, and it was there, at Toccoa, that the men forged their bonds with each other by sweating and bleeding together throughout boot camp. That is where Ambrose's American Spirit is created within these men. And it carries throughout the story. Yet another good example of the prevalent 'American Spirit' is the scene where Winters leads an undersized group against a much larger, and better armed German brigade, and still ends up with the victory by following their training, 'fighting as one'. Their bond went beyond life and death, their bond was eternal..... All in all truly an uplifting and heartwarming theme....
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Summary: Moving Account of Easy Company
Review: Stephen E. Ambrose has written a very good account of the history of E-Company, which has now been turned into a major television series. I read this book in a couple of days and have to confess that it makes compelling reading. Those who have never experienced combat cannot fully understand what people like the young men that made up E-Company went through, but this account helps us to appreciate the debt we all owe to ones like Major Winters and the rest of the allied forces that defeated Nazi Germany in WWII. In an age where celebrity and hero worship are bandied around too liberally, these men show us that the real hero's are those who quietly do their job against a backdrop of constant danger and death. One part of the book that demonstrates Ambrose's skill as a historian is the account of the attack upon Foy. This is contained in the chapter entitled: "The Breaking Point." Ambrose states: "Back in '42 the question was, Can a citizen army be trained and prepared well enough to fight Germans in a protracted campaign in Northwest Europe?" E-Company faced this test during this encounter with the Germans and the book provides the answer given by these young men to their test. Ambrose relates events in a balanced way and is not blinded by the natural trap of accepting everything that he is told by those whose experiences make up the account. After reading this book you will be filled with an awe of the young men that fought and died to help remove the dark threat of Nazi Germany and retain the freedom that we all have enjoyed since that dangerous time. This book does not glorify the war, but simply tells it as it happened.
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Summary: Great Complement To HBO Series
Review: Like millions, I am enjoying the HBO series, 'Band of Brothers'. To expand my enjoyment, and learn more about Easy Company, I listened to the audio version of the book. It is a great complement to the series. The tape demonstrates HBO is following the true heroics of these soldiers. It adds more information and reveals deeper emotions than these excellent actors can portray. The narration accentuates the action and miseries. Sure, we can replay our video tapes. I recommend you buy the tape and discover more enjoyment and appreciation for E Company and their sacrifices.
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Summary: OLEM
Review: I liked the HBO miniseries based on this book, Band of Brothers thats why I choose this book to read for my reading book in English. Band of Brothers is an entertaining and worthwhile read. The author Stephen Ambrose writes of personal accounts from the paratroopers of E Company into a gripping story of the war in the European theater. Ambrose's writing style is very easy to read, and he does a very good job of individualizing the huge cast of characters, and he sets his story within the context of the greater conflict.
All of these factors makes the book essential reading for prople like me who watched the HBO miniseries. The miniseries is great movie, but the the miniseries doesnt cover close to as much detail as Ambrose does in the book. Reading the after watching the miniseries, helped me in understanding the characters better and it helped me understand what was happening better. Also, the book gives you a better understanding of why certain objectives were so critical to the war. I thought that reading the book enhanced the experience of watching the miniseries.
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Summary: A book for the ages!!
Review: This is probably the best WW II book I have read over the past ten years. I recommend this to all those who want to read about a great group of soldiers who fought for our country. I have past this book on to dozens of people. Don't think the mini-series follows the book, there are a lot of important things that have been left out. Without a doubt you will enjoy this book.
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Summary: Freedom came at a cost
Review: My grandfather served in the Army during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. As he died when I was young, I never had the chance to speak to him about his combat experiences. Thanks to Ambrose, I feel like I have some idea of what he went through. He spent 30 days plus in a foxhole, happy to get out for a decent sleep, a shower, and a hot meal. I hope all Americans stop and realize what these men sacrificed so that we might enjoy freedom. These men have my undying gratitude and admiration.
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Summary: READ THIS BOOK
Review: If you are unable to watch the HBO miniseries, read this book. In fact, read it even if you are able to watch it! I won't re-iterate the storyline as it is well covered in this and other fora. The book fills in the empty spaces that are inherent in any TV screenplay of a book. In doing so it adds to your understanding and enjoyment of the TV version. You'll be glad you did it.
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