Easy Company Soldier

The Legendary Battles of a Sergeant from WW II's 'Band of Brothers'

By: Don Malarkey, Bob Welch

Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd

Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

Sgt. Don Malarkey takes us not only into the battles fought from Normandy to Germany, but into the heart and mind of a soldier who beat the odds to become an elite paratrooper and lost his best friend during the nightmarish engagement at Bastogne.

Drafted in 1942, Malarkey arrived at Toccoa Camp in Georgia and was one of six soldiers who earned their Eagle wings and went to England in 1943 to provide ground cover for the largest amphibious military attack in history: Operation Overlord.

In the darkness of D-Day morning, Malarkey parachuted into France and, within days, was awarded a Bronze Star for his heroism in battle. He fought for 23 days in Normandy, nearly 80 in Holland, 39 in Bastogne, and nearly 30 more in and near Haguenau, France, and the Ruhr pocket in Germany.

This is his dramatic tale of those bloody days fighting his way from the shores of France to the heartland of Germany, and the epic story of how an adventurous kid from Oregon became a leader of men.

©2008 Don Malarkey and Bob Welch (P)2008 Macmillan Audio

amazing

this is a great read and it is done very well the story is amazing and remind you how lucky you really are

we stand alone together

A truly awesome story from an awesome man, just would have preferred a different narrator.

No nonsense glimpse into the past

Malarkey and Welch do a good job of building up to and relating the tension and exhaustion of Army Airborne training and combat. They do this without ignoring the internal social and psychological dialogues Malarkey had throughout his life. I found the overall arc of the story enlightening, tracing the soldier from his boyhood through his old age. Excellent narration also made this an easy and enjoyable listen for someone already familiar with the historical events involved. It's a man's perspective.

Another Brother from the Band of Brothers

Reality? Damn right it was real. Don Malarkey starts expectantly well and his story of his life and EASY Co. are enlightening. Don's ability to put his innermost thoughts on the page bring out a reality that can't be truly understood unless you have been in combat with the buddies you trained with. But he gives a picture of his feelings that everyone can easily understand. He adds names left out by Ambrose. He supports the other books written about Easy Co. This is a must listen if you are a history buff and should be listened to by every young man before they enter the service as a point of reference.

Great view point from one of the band of brothers.

loved the book. I enjoy first hand accounts from moments that went down in history.

I love his passion and memories of his brothers.

I appreciate his his connection to his life before the war and during. his live for his country and his brothers.

WW 2

One of the best books I've read, Loved it. Anyone who love's history will love it.

Incredible!

One of the best personal accounts I've heard on WW2 and incredibly well written. This book takes you into the mind and foxhole of the greatest generation!

a great follow-up The Band of Brothers.

well written and well read! this book is highly recommended for any fan of Band of Brothers.

one of the best I've listened too!

I loved it! great performance on to of a fantastic book! wrapped up nicely on the end.