| |  | Books : Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memoirs of Major Dick Winters |  | | | | | | | | | |
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Bargain Price
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: February 07, 2006
Sales Rank: 497632
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They were called Easy Company-but their mission was never easy. Immortalized as the Band of Brothers, they suffered 150% casualties while liberating Europe-an unparalleled record of bravery under fire. Dick Winters was their commander-'the best combat leader in World War II' to his men. This is his story-told in his own words for the first time.
On D-Day, Dick Winters parachuted into France and assumed leadership of the Band of Brothers when their commander was killed. He led them through the Battle of the Bulge and into Germany, by which time each member had been wounded. They liberated an S.S. death camp from the horrors of the Holocaust and captured Berchtesgaden, Hitler's alpine retreat. After briefly serving during the Korean War, Winters was a highly successful businessman. Made famous by Stephen Ambrose's book Band of Brothers--and the subsequent award-winning HBO miniseries--he is the object of worldwide adulation.
Beyond Band of Brothers is Winters's memoir-based on his wartime diary-but it also includes his comrades' untold stories. Virtually all this material is being released for the first time. Only Winters was present from the activation of Easy Company until the war's end. Winner of the Distinguished Service Cross, only he could pen this moving tribute to the human spirit.
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Rating:  - Interesting Read
No new info on the Band of Brothers; just talking about himself. Worth reading but not very exciting.
Rating:  - "It Is Far Easier To Find Quiet Than To Find Peace."
"Beyond Band of Brothers" is the combat memoir of Major Dick Winters, a man immortalized in "Band of Brothers" first by in print by Stephen Ambrose, and later by Tom Hanks on HBO. In the "Band of Brothers" book and miniseries Winters comes across as trustworthy but enigmatic, brave but modest, and above all a leader of men. This book allows Winters, a deeply private man, to express his individual point of view like never before, and as a result allows the reader the ability to better understand him ... Read More
Rating: - Dick Winters
One of the best books I have read about the 101st Airborne. Written with passion, clarity and honesty. Dick Winters leadership style is second to none.
Rating: - First Class Character
Reading Major Dick Winters' memoirs after first watching the mini-series and reading Stephen Ambrose's - BAND OF BROTHERS, provided a clearer sense of actual facts of the most significant event in war history.I felt like I knew Major Winters and found myself saying to myself as I was reading, "give the job to me, I'll do it!!!"Very inspiring; profound sense of gratitude, and understanding why these citizen soldiers followed the CO of Easy Company into war to free the world of tyranny.
Rating: - Great Book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Reading Winters' account after reading Band of Brothers offered unique insights.I was heartened by Major Winters' faith and how he used this to make it through the War.Stationed in Germany, I had the opportunity to make a voyage to the memorial & Peace Gardens in Bastogne and to Foy as well; a trip inspired by Major Winters. To him & to all others who served in WWII, what you did for the world is not forgotten & will forever be appreciated.
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