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The remarkable story of the Band of Brothers, told by its commanding officer

On D-Day, Dick Winters took off with 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment and prepared to parachute into German-held north France. Ground troops landing on Utah beach were relying on Easy Company to secure one of the causeways that were vital if the troops were to get off the beaches and reach the solid ground of Normandy. The plane carrying many of the commanding officers was shot down, leaving Dick Winters suddenly in command of his company. But during the drop he, and many of his men, had been separated from his equipment and was unarmed except for a trench knife.

In this remarkable World War 2 memoir, Dick Winters tells the tales left untold by Stephen Ambrose in his 1992 epic Band of Brothers. Starting with an account of the gruelling training designed to make the 506th the most elite unit in the US Army, Beyond Band of Brothers isfascinating account of one man's experience of commanding Easy Company from D-Day, to the Battle of the Bulge and into Germany. Dick Winters gives real insight into leadership under the most difficult conditions - every man in the company had been injured by the time they reached Germany - and tells the real story of the Allies' final defeat of Hitler, from the point of view of someone who was really there.

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15 August 2011
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Praised as an exemplar of leadership, [Winters] shows here what he did to earn that praise, and how he did it ― Booklist

[An] extraordinary memoir ― H. R. McMaster, author of Dereliction of Duty

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The remarkable story of the Band of Brothers, told by its commanding officer

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ EBURY PRESS - TRADE; 1st edition (15 August 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 009194158X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0091941581
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.6 x 2.4 x 19.4 cm

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Roger Franks

An absolute privilege

Reviewed in Australia on 18 April 2022

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It was an absolute privilege as I read this book I had the feeling I was sitting down with Dick Winters over coffee while he took the time to mentor me on leadership demonstrated by his time with Easy Company and the regiment.So many can relate to their fathers ,grandfathers time in combat(action) that they may have never have known due to the reluctance of them to speak about those time

Reviewed in Australia on 7 February 2020

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A very well written book that tells a very honest account of Major Winters experiences serving in the US Army as a paratrooper. The book not only recounts his experiences but he reflects on the experiences of some of those who had the privilege to serve with him. I will be reading this book again.

Reviewed in Australia on 6 December 2015

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Here in his own words Winters recounts the early days of Easy Company from training through to the Victory in Europe and subsequent occupation of Germany and his life after leaving the army. Men who came from all walks of life who witnessed the horrors of the War in Europe and lived to tell the story. Men who will never call themselves heroes, but will tell you that the real heroes are the men who never returned. A must for any Band of Brothers fan (or any military history buff) adding a wonderful personal touch to an already incredible story.

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The remarkable story of a remarkable man

Reviewed in Australia on 19 March 2016

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Major Winters own story. Simplistically written and understated. A modest and disciplined man and soldier who encapsulates the best of his generation. If you are interested in Band Of Brothers, this is a should read. True to the history of events from the man who helped write that history.

Reviewed in Australia on 22 December 2020

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Just the best book on the shelf a must buy for all leaders or learners!

Reviewed in Australia on 27 July 2015

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A must for all leaders and potential leaders. A read of true character and mate ship. God bless Mr Winters

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Read this, if it is the last thing you ever do!

Reviewed in Australia on 15 November 2021

If you watched the acclaimed series, Band of Brothers, shown in 2001, the name Dick Winters will be synonymous with your memories of the show. He is someone that I would imagine if you met him, he would have left a lasting impression. Reading about him, through his words and the words of others, does the same thing.

Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose was the book that spawned the Band of Brothers series that was beautifully orchestrated by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. The original book was done with the assistance of many of Easy Companies veterans, including Major WInters. This book, Beyond Band of Brothers, is that little bit more. Its stories that never made it to the original book. It’s some of those original stories, a little more in depth.

This memoir is beautifully written, some say a little dry in places and I`ve read that others have called it boring! Major Winters, by virtue of the person he is, could be called those very things. He is not overstated in anything he does. He is committed. He gets the job done. He is not a dramatic person and that shows through with his writing and the leadership of Easy Company. Winters is an analytical man who reviews his own experiences through his leadership against the leadership of others. A perfect example being a mutiny of his NCOs due to issues with Captain Sobel. While some may call that analysis boring, to me it demonstrates not only his leadership style, but also how well respected he was for it.

This book could be reviewed in 2 ways. The first being for that leadership that I have discussed. There is so much Major Winters can teach us through his words and style. He demonstrates personal integrity and honesty which we see in spades, when he stands up to Captain Sobel in requesting trial by court martial knowing full well what the outcome would be. Winters writing and his commitment in words shows his thoughts towards his men. A perfect example is a sentence where he comments on “Bill Guarnere, the most consistently brave soldier throughout the campaign”. Major Winters led by example, he showed up. He did the job. It is because of that methodology that his men respected him and followed him. He had a very understated leadership. He was a humble man and that is shown throughout the book.

The other way to review this book is to examine it as a reflection of Easy Company and their campaigns, starting with their drop into war, through to Foy, Brecourt, Bastogne and through to the taking of Berchtesgaden. Each campaign was very different. Throughout the book we see these campaigns transformed into words. From dropping into the war having lost all his weaponry to sitting in the foxholes in Bastogne. From having to make difficult decisions when other leaders weren’t up to the job to walking into Berchtesgaden. Every part of every campaign was wildly different, but the leadership was the same. Major Winters was the one consistent throughout and this served his men well.

It is a wonder how a man can be comforting to his company when faced with the spoils of war, yet Major Winters managed this. Of all the memoirs regarding Easy Company that I have read, (and I have read a lot!), the consistency throughout is always Major Winters. A good person. A good leader and a good friend. If you have watched the TV series, you’ll know that the series is bookended by comments from Major Winters. It is only right that the final words of this review are his:
Major Winters said ”One day my grandson said to me, grandpa, were you a hero in the war? And I said to him no, I’m not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.”

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Joshmann91

A must read for up and coming generations!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2023

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I cannot put in to words really how inspiring this book is. Compounding countless viewings of band of brothers, a visit to key Normandy sites such as Brecourt, this book has just forever seared the adoration I have for these men and their ilk, whom should inspire all future generations to be the best you can be and always put one foot forward in the face of great adversity and seemingly impossible odds. Too good to rate out of 10

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Donna Fletcher

A Must Read

Reviewed in Canada on 1 January 2021

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For a fan of the HBO Band of Brothers T.V. series this book is a must read. The realities of his stories are harder edge and more dramatic than could be portrayed on screen.. He is a compelling story teller.

Davo Digs

Amazing read

Reviewed in Germany on 31 May 2021

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I've been a fan of the Band of Brothers since it's release many years ago. I watch it at least once a year.

I heard about the book from a great podcast called Ironside Coffee, and grabbed it as part of a leadership selection.

It is one of the most engaging books i've read ever. The style of writting and story that it tells means you cannot put it down. Major Winters provides an amazing insight and addition to the TV show which adds a lot more meaning to the show when i re-watch.

You must buy this book.

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Fabrício

Amazing book

Reviewed in Brazil on 8 January 2020

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5 starts... Mandatory reading for the fans of Band of Brothers and also everyone that likes to read about WWII.

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