The story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, and their mission in World War II Europe, from Operation Overlord, through V-J Day. This is the story of "E" Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division from their initial training starting in 1942 to the end of World War II. They parachuted behind enemy lines in the early hours of D-Day in support of the landings at Utah beach, participated in the liberation of Carentan and again parachuted into action during Operation Market Garden. They also liberated a concentration camp and were the first to enter Hitler's mountain retreat in Berchtesgaden. A fascinating tale of comradeship that is, in the end, a tale of ordinary men who did extraordinary things. Judging by other comments, it seems that this miniseries struck a chord with many viewers. I almost hate to add yet another glowing endorsement since the other reviews are pretty much identical…but here goes. This one made me wonder WHERE DOES AMERICA GET SUCH MEN? The things that Easy Company (boy, there's irony for you!) went through. I've always been grateful to all those who fought for my freedom (I served my country but never had to fight) and have wondered how men could do the awful things that had to be done. I've admired those who actually faced combat. Anyway, Band of Brothers is superbly done historically correct documentary about E Co, 101st Airborne. It follows the lives (and sometimes deaths) of the men of Easy Co. The miniseries takes the men through most of their combat engagements. The cinematography is outstanding. Spielberg and Hanks really did a great job on this miniseries! There are some interviews with some of the survivors, who have remained close to this day. Disks 1-5 are the actual miniseries but WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T SKIP DISK 6! There is a lot of information about how the film was cast, the "boot camp" that the actors went through and how soft actors were turned into lean, hard fighting men. There are more interviews with surviving members of Easy Co. Folks, this is a don't-miss series! Having grown up in a family where my father was greatly interested in history, and made sure that I was educated in knowledge of war and war films, I thought this series would be another to add to the list of dull and repetitive tried example of being a hero.<br/><br/>Oh, how wrong my opinion was. What this series truly is is a personal story throughout, a solider trying to lead his men to the right course against so many obstacles, with numerous moments of poignancy and heart rendering sadness. You feel emotionally attached to every character, whether vital to the plot or not, as they head off into battle. You sit on the edge of your seat wondering how Easy Company can all manage to survive their designated mission, and every time the battle is of epic proportions and gripping to the end.<br/><br/>It seems as though this could be the perfect drama: with music apt to every second, and acting so flawless, it really seems as though Damien Lewis, who is simply superb as the chief character Richard D. Winters, is actually American when you know he is not. <br/><br/>I would recommend this to anyone, regardless of whether you enjoy this type of programme. It will make you cry, and rightly so, for this is a powerful, outstanding and beyond remarkable piece of film of sheer brilliance.<br/><br/>Definitely worth watching.
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