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The national bestseller of never-before-published stories from the Band of Brothers
They were the men of the now-legendary Easy Company. After almost two years of hard training, they parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and, later, Operation Market Garden. They fought their way through Belgium, France, and Germany, survived overwhelming odds, liberated concentration camps, and drank a victory toast in April of 1945 at Hitler's hideout in the Alps.
Here, revealed for the first time, are stories of war, sacrifice, and courage as seen by one of the most revered combat units in military history. In We Who Are Alive and Remain, twenty men who were there, and the families of three deceased others, recount the horrors and the victories, the bonds they made, the tears and blood they shed- and the brothers they lost.
This work examines the experiences of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, focusing on the 2nd Battalion, Easy Company, the unit Stephen Ambrose profiled in Band of Brothers. The narrative offers interviews with 20 surviving members of the company, often discussing their opinions of the HBO series as well as their experiences in training and combat. Probably not a necessary acquisition for any but the most complete collections.
—Edwin Burgess
Preface xiii
Perspective xvii
1 A Future That Nobody Could Prepare Us For 1
2 Young Lions, East 5
3 Young Lions, West 21
4 The Day Everything Changed 29
5 Cutting Teeth at Toccoa 44
6 How the Rest of Us Trained 64
7 Aboard the Samaria, Toccoa Men 80
8 Atlantic Crossings, Replacements 84
9 Aldbourne: Calm Before the Storm 92
10 A Bad Day for a Lot of Young Men 97
11 Fighting in Normandy 101
12 The Battle of Carentan 115
13 R&R in England 123
14 The Fight of Our Lives in Holland 125
15 Defending the Island 134
16 Respite in Mourmelon 139
17 Frozen Hell 143
18 Blood 156
19 Enemy Across the River 165
20 Meeting a Defeated Aggressor 172
21 Toasting Victory 177
22 Last Duties in Austria 183
23 Coming Home 190
24 Lives in Freedom 199
25 Thoughts on Heroism 224
Epilogue: Those Who Have Been Given Much 233
Memories of My Father 237
Herbert Sobel Michael Sobel 239
Robert Burr Smith C. Susan Finn 249
George Luz Sr. Lana Luz Miller George Luz Jr. 261
Appendices 271
Index 283
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Posted February 6, 2010
My husband is an expert on World War II, and this book was enthralling. It not only told him about some of the men who were main characters in The Band of Brothers, but told him a lot about men who were not featured. It also gave thorough explanations about some of the main characters, and why they acted as they did.
I would highly recommend it for anyone interested in World War II.
I knew very little outside of high school history about this subject and this book was most definitely an eye opening experience. I enjoyed Brotherton's approach to profiling the men of the 101st Airborne. Unlike other historical non-fiction Brotherton allowed each man to basically speak for himself in an interview/dialogue style. I most recommend this book highly to anyone who is looking for a lesson in what courageous men should look like!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is a must read, not just for Band of Brothers fans, but for all interested in the men who made up our airborne warriors during WWII. This book features some of the lesser known men of Easy Company who got little or no camera time from HBO. (Not a knock on HBO's Band of Brothers--it's just due to the obvious limitations of a screenplay.) Forrest Guth got entirely left out by HBO, but he's featured here! A real fan favorite, Shifty Powers, is also featured in this book. Guth and Powers are great patriots and unique personalities who each deserve their own books.
I like the way the author, Marcus Brotherton, did not get in the way of the men telling their stories. He just let them speak, almost like, as a reader, I was having a cup of coffee with these heroes. He didn't even correct them when minor details of there recollections didn't exactly jive with historic or geographic details. I actually liked and appreciated that. You don't read such a book for historical details--you read such a book to get to know the thoughts, fears and loves of the amazing men.
The greatest generation will soon all be gone. Thanks to men like Marcus Brotherton, they will not be forgotten. (Brotherton also co-authored Lt. Buck Compton's autobiography--another great book about WWII airborne soldiers!)
Add this to your library--and look for more projects from Marcus Brotherton.
I bought this book for one reason. I wanted to know more about Herbet Sobel. The book becomes very redundant, especially if you have read more than one book on the subject. I still enjoyed the book and the photos that were new to me.
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Posted August 24, 2009
I have read all the books dealing with the Band of Brothers from Stephen Ambrose's original to all the individuals. This book adds more details and some new insights into what made these men so special. If you are a fan of Easy Company, you'll want to read this book.
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Posted August 9, 2009
Very readable interview excerpts with 20 or so remaining men of Easy Company. A good read after watching the Band of Brothers TV series.
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Overview
The national bestseller of never-before-published stories from the Band of Brothers
They were the men of the now-legendary Easy Company. After almost two years of hard training, they parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and, later, Operation Market Garden. They fought their way through Belgium, France, and Germany, survived overwhelming odds, liberated concentration camps, and drank a victory toast in April of 1945 at Hitler's hideout in the Alps.
Here, revealed for the first time, are stories of war, sacrifice, and courage as seen by one of the most revered combat units in military history. In We Who Are Alive and Remain,...