Band Of Brothers

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Summary: Simply riveting account--reads like made-for-Hollywood movie
Review: Stephen Ambrose's work should be mandatory reading for every American high school student. Superb, factual, no-holds-barred account of the sacrifices made by our forefathers during WWII.

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Summary: An insider's perspective of the Airborne at war
Review: Uncanny!! As one generation of paratrooper (and Gulf War Vet) to another, "Well done, sir. Well done". Ambrose captures the spirit of the Airborne as only an insider can. His accounts of the attitudes and espirit de corps of 60 years ago ring as true to today's Airborne soldier, as to those upon who's shoulders we stand. He captures the naivete and youthful arrogance of elite troops and how it is later tempered by the brutality and absurdity of war. He brings WWII (and war in general) down from the sterile and dispassionate analysis of maps and plans to the level of the common soldier. His discriptions of everything from both the self-serving and selfless attitudes of the officers above him to the motivations and fears of the common soldier are absolutely dead on. "Stand in the door"!

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Summary: Gives a very enlightening account of what war is.
Review: This book is very easy to read and comprehend, and it does give you vivid mental images of the various battle scenes through its plain yet GI orientated writing style. At times, you feel almost as if you were right there with the platoon, especially the chapter on Bastogne. It is recommended that anyone interested in WWII or soldiering should read this.

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Summary: Ambrose is great
Review: I rarely read history, the closest I get is reading war novels like "The Bridges of Toko-ri or "The Triumph and the Glory", but Stephen Ambrose is such a gifted writer that I make an exception for him. "Band of Brothers" is a fine account of a unit of the famed 101st, I really enjoyed it.

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Summary: For all of you interested in World War II, read this.
Review: In this fabulous book, Ambrose tells the tale of one paratroop company during World War II. He traces the company from basic training to the end of the war and beyond. He shows us the experience of the normal G.I. This isn't about generals and strategy. It is the story of some of the men who saved the world.

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Summary: Great Book
Review: I thought that this one was not quite as good, as D-Day or Citizen Soldiers, but it still kept me up late reading. It's an interesting look at the inner workings of a single group of men.

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Summary: This is a must have for any history buff.
Review: A real life tale of what is was like from the grunts perspective. It should be required reading for all students in high school

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Summary: Window into the souls of the survivors
Review: As a grandchild of one of the men who fought in E Company and survived I must say this is the most fascinating account of my grandfather's experiences that I have ever read. Also I was glad that the author reflected the respect shown to Lt. Winters and the scorn shown to Capt. Sobel by both my grandfather and most of the other members of the company. I loved this book because it explains things to generations that have never experienced war, yet still has the opinions of the men who fought the war. Of all the books on the soldier's experience in WWII that I've read, I think this one is the best.

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Summary: War History with a bias!
Review: This is an OK account of a platoon of American Airbourne soldiers, from "Boot Camp" through to the end of WW2, & beyond. For me, Ambrose has a highly jingoistic & much too "yankee doodle" view of history. He comes out with some extraordinary generalistic condemnations of whole nationalities. The French were too this, the British too that, the Dutch are all just simply wonderful,....etc. Nothing, according to the Gospel of Ambrose, is superior to Easy Company, Airbourne training, Uncle Sam & the American Dream! He maintains that the Germans never did stand a chance. He dismisses their own common soldiers' undeniable fighting qualities & bravery in a petty, derisable, comparison between American & German upbringing, governmental structures & political ideals. I found this suggestion both ridiculous & unworthy! The basic account of the war, it's rigours, discomforts, etc., is reasonably fast moving & well related. I only however, finished up feeling close to Winter & possibly Webster, who is so extensively quoted in the book, it made me wish I had read his account of this history instead!

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Summary: Another outstanding book by Ambrose
Review: This book again brought home the trials and tribulations of the combat soldier in war. You actually felt as if you were there going through this unbelieviable experience. Have read many of Mr. Amborses books and this was as good as the others.