Biggest Brother : The Life of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led the Band of Brothers
by: Larry Alexander
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In every band of brothers, there is always one who looks out for the rest.
A soldier. A leader. A living testament to the valor of the human spirit. Major Richard D. Winters finally shares his amazing story.
They were the Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Army Airborne, the legendary fighting unit of World War II. And there was one man every soldier in Easy Company looked up to-Major Richard D. Winters.
Here, for the first time, is the compelling story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero-from Winters's childhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, through the war years in which his natural skill as a leader elevated him through the ranks in combat, to now, decades later, when he may finally be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on D-Day.
Full of never-before-seen photographs and the insight that family, friends, fellow veterans of Easy Company-and only Winters himself-could provide, Biggest Brother is the inspiring life story of a man who became a living testament to the valor of the human spirit-and America.
In every band of brothers, there is always one who looks out for the rest.
A soldier. A leader. A living testament to the valor of the human spirit. Major Richard D. Winters finally shares his amazing story.
They were the Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Army Airborne, the legendary fighting unit of World War II. And there was one man every soldier in Easy Company looked up to-Major Richard D. Winters.
Here, for the first time, is the compelling story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero-from Winters's childhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, through the war years in which his natural skill as a leader elevated him through the ranks in combat, to now, decades later, when he may finally be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on D-Day.
Full of never-before-seen photographs and the insight that family, friends, fellow veterans of Easy Company-and only Winters himself-could provide, Biggest Brother is the inspiring life story of a man who became a living testament to the valor of the human spirit-and America.
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- Another Tribute to a brave company of soldiers
One can not be tired of written works centered on a brave company of soldiers like Company E, of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Airborne Division. BIGGEST BROTHER: The Life of Marjor Dick Winters, The Man Who Led the Band of Brothers is another well-written tribute to the individuals who fought in World War II.
It would be impossible for any work focused on Easy Company to surpass Stephen E. Ambrose's BAND OF BROTHERS. However, this is an additional source to read regarding ... Read More
Rating: - A True American Hero
If we weren't convinced that Major Dick Winters was a true American hero prior to reading this book, we are now certain of it. Author Larry Alexander became a close friend of the Winters family and with their help and guidance, has produced a wonderful portrait of Dick Winters the man made famous by the HBO series, Band of Brothers.
Major Winters has for the most part, lived the quiet life he wanted, wished and prayed for in Normandy in June, 1944.Dick Winters was truly a hero and should ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic Oral History
Larry Alexander brings great insight to humanize Major Dick Winters, a man of legend.Through Mr. Alexander's words we get to see Dick Winters as a person who just grew up like the rest of us, but happened to be thrust into a time and place of special calling, then to return to the normality of life once again.It was good to have read "Band of Brothers" and to have seen the HBO series before encountering this book, in order to appreciate Major Winters as a hero.This book then, brings his life full circle. ... Read More
Rating: - Spectacular
This is a great account of an amazing man's life.Even if not familiar with the Band of Brothers, Major Winter's will earn your respect after reading this book.
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- The Leader of the Band of Brothers
After reading becoming familiar with Major Richard "Dick" Winters through the HVO miniseries Band of Brothers when I stumbled across this book it was a must read. What I found is that this what that while Band of the Brothers, the mini-series, as well as the book by Stephen Ambrose, chronicle Easy Company as a whole, and paint a picture of Winters as Leader, Biggest Brother gives a give us so much more. And more than advertised, Biggest Brother gives lessons on leadership that are applicable to any and everyone ... Read More
- Another Tribute to a brave company of soldiersOne can not be tired of written works centered on a brave company of soldiers like Company E, of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Airborne Division. BIGGEST BROTHER: The Life of Marjor Dick Winters, The Man Who Led the Band of Brothers is another well-written tribute to the individuals who fought in World War II.
It would be impossible for any work focused on Easy Company to surpass Stephen E. Ambrose's BAND OF BROTHERS. However, this is an additional source to read regarding ... Read More
- A True American HeroIf we weren't convinced that Major Dick Winters was a true American hero prior to reading this book, we are now certain of it. Author Larry Alexander became a close friend of the Winters family and with their help and guidance, has produced a wonderful portrait of Dick Winters the man made famous by the HBO series, Band of Brothers.
Major Winters has for the most part, lived the quiet life he wanted, wished and prayed for in Normandy in June, 1944.Dick Winters was truly a hero and should ... Read More
- Fantastic Oral HistoryLarry Alexander brings great insight to humanize Major Dick Winters, a man of legend.Through Mr. Alexander's words we get to see Dick Winters as a person who just grew up like the rest of us, but happened to be thrust into a time and place of special calling, then to return to the normality of life once again.It was good to have read "Band of Brothers" and to have seen the HBO series before encountering this book, in order to appreciate Major Winters as a hero.This book then, brings his life full circle. ... Read More
- SpectacularThis is a great account of an amazing man's life.Even if not familiar with the Band of Brothers, Major Winter's will earn your respect after reading this book.
- The Leader of the Band of BrothersAfter reading becoming familiar with Major Richard "Dick" Winters through the HVO miniseries Band of Brothers when I stumbled across this book it was a must read. What I found is that this what that while Band of the Brothers, the mini-series, as well as the book by Stephen Ambrose, chronicle Easy Company as a whole, and paint a picture of Winters as Leader, Biggest Brother gives a give us so much more. And more than advertised, Biggest Brother gives lessons on leadership that are applicable to any and everyone ... Read More
