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Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne, from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
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LENGTH12 hrs and 37 mins
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RELEASE DATE03-09-12
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Publisher's Summary
Easy Company, 506th Airborne Division, U.S. Army, was as good a rifle company as any in the world. From their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to D-Day and victory, Ambrose tells the story of this remarkable company, which kept getting the tough assignments. Easy Company was responsible for everything from parachuting into France early D-Day morning to the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden.
Band of Brothers is the account of the men of this remarkable unit who fought, went hungry, froze, and died, a company that took 150 percent casualities and considered the Purple Heart a badge of office. Drawing on hours of interviews with survivors as well as the soldiers' journals and letters, Stephen Ambrose tell the stories - often in the men's own words - of these American hereoes.
©1998 Stephen E. Ambrose (P)2012 Simon & Schuster
What the Critics Say
"A first-class explanation of what crack infantry troops are like....Addicts of military history will relish its finely detailed account.....Stephen Ambrose's thorough research and clear organization have produced a highly readable account of the heroic service of this "band of brothers" he so unstintedly admires." (San Francisco Chronicle)
"As a member of just such a unit...I am impressed by how well Mr. Ambrose has captured the true essence of a combat rifle company." (The New York Times Book Review)
"A valuable and fascinating record....In these pages, the reader can vicariously walk with the men of E Company, suffer and laugh with them." (The Times-Picayune)
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Dave Hedley San Mateo, CA United States 09-22-12 Member Since 2012- HELPFUL VOTES
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"You HAVE to pick the Unabridged version"
Well told story of amazing men. Well done narration. Only better book by Ambrose is Pegasus Bridge which I haven't see as an audio book. These are such great men. Read this one first and then there are so many others that have come out since focused on individuals. There is so much great literature on Easy Company. This is the place to start.
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Jim Wilson San Francisco, CA 10-24-12 Member Since 2012Son. Brother. Wisconsinite. Optimistic Cubs fan. West Point. Stanford GSB. Working out, travel, and laughter.
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"D-Day, Market Garden, Bastogne - Amazing!"
If you could sum up Band of Brothers in three words, what would they be?My deepest respect.
What other book might you compare Band of Brothers to and why?We Were Soldiers Once and Young
Have you listened to any of Tim Jerome’s other performances before? How does this one compare?This was the first book i listened to on Audible.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?No - I used it as a commuter book.
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James Manhattan Beach, CA, United States 06-26-12 Member Since 2003
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"Excellent unabridged book, average narration"
I appreciated this audiobook, even after seeing the HBO miniseries and listening to the abridged version of the audiobook. This unabridged version has quite a bit of additional detail that I had not heard (or seen) previously, and I enjoyed hearing the story over again. Tim Jerome's narration is competent though, to my ear, it was not as good as Cotter Smith's reading of the abridged version or as good as George Wilson's reading of Citizen Solders.
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"a must for history buffs"
one of the best history writers of our time.... gripping
I listen to audio books on my hour commute each way to work. many times I have sat in my driveway unable to turn off the car.1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
"Best Historic WWII Novel Ever!"
What made the experience of listening to Band of Brothers the most enjoyable?The narrator was excellent, making transitions between character (I say characters for lack of a better word) perspectives, sequence of events, and the exorbitant amount of information provided by the author feel as if the reader is watching it happen.
What other book might you compare Band of Brothers to and why?There is no other book to compare Band of Brothers to because it is an entity and perhaps genre all it's own.
Which scene was your favorite?It's really hard to choose a favorite, but I guess I would have to say the Battle of the Bulge with Winters leading the unexpected and unplanned attack against the Germans as they (the Germans) tried to make a sneak attack on the Allied forces.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?It made me proud! Extremely proud to be an American!
Any additional comments?I recommend this book to everyone no matter what their literary preference is! It is important to know and recognize these historic battles that have preserved freedom for us and the world!
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Reed NEWPORT BEACH, CA, United States 05-29-12 Member Since 2012
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"A classic tale of heroism and brotherhood"
What made the experience of listening to Band of Brothers the most enjoyable?Learning about citizen soldiers becoming heroes under horrifying conditions.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Band of Brothers?The DDay and Bastogne chapters read like a war novel.
What three words best describe Tim Jerome’s voice?Lisp lisp lisp
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?Yes. Both. A fabulous book.
Any additional comments?Worth the listen
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"High Expectations Met"
I've read this book several times and enjoyed the HBO series, so my expectations were quite high with this audiobook. Do not be put off by reviews that are dismissive of the narration. Tim Jerome's sober narration is entirely appropriate for this powerful work of nonfiction.
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Sandy Orlando, FL 07-19-12 Member Since 2012We are RV'ers and roam around the USA. Lots of time on the road to listen to Books. I enjoy Mystery and Thrillers mostly but will throw in a chick flick every now and then.
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"This is my husband's review.. FANTASTIC HEROISM"
Would you consider the audio edition of Band of Brothers to be better than the print version?It's the best WWII story ever told. These men are true hero's. Lt. Winters is my hero.
I couldn't put it down.
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