Short description
Winters' memoir, based on his wartime diary, includes the untold stories of his comrades--the Band of Brothers who suffered unimaginable casualties while liberating Europe.
Long description
Now in paperback The New York Times bestseller and war memoir from the commander of the legendary Band of Brothersaanow with a new preface from Dick Winters. They were called Easy Companyabut their mission was never easy. Immortalized as the Band of Brothers, they suffered 150% casualties while liberating Europeaan unparalleled record of bravery under fire. Winner of the Distinguished Service Cross, Dick Winters was their legendary commander. This is his storyatold in his own words for the first time. On D-Day, Winters assumed leadership of the Band of Brothers when its commander was killed and led them through the Battle of the Bulge and into Germanyaby which time each member had been wounded. Based on Wintersas wartime diary, Beyond Band of Brothers also includes his comradesa untold stories. This is a moving memoir by the man who earned the love and respect of Easy Companyaand who is a hero to new generations worldwide.