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Biggest Brother : The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers by Larry Alexander (2006, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100451218396
ISBN-139780451218391
eBay Product ID (ePID)51063280
Product Key Features
Book TitleBiggest Brother : the Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / Veterans, Military / World War II, Military / United States, Military
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorLarry Alexander
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight13.5 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsExcellent....Anyone who has seen Band of Brotherswill want to read this. (ARMY Magazine) A great job...extremely readable. (Topeka Capital-Journal), "Excellent.…Anyone who has read Band of Brothers will want to read this." -- ARMY Magazine "A great job…extremely readable."-- The Topeka Capital-Journal "[A] straightforward study of the best sort of small-unit leader."-- Publishers Weekly, Praise for Biggest Brother "Excellent....Anyone who has read Band of Brothers will want to read this."-- ARMY Magazine "A great job...extremely readable."-- The Topeka Capital-Journal "[A] straightforward study of the best sort of small-unit leader."-- Publishers Weekly "The story behind Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers ."-- Booklist, Excellent....Anyone who has seen "Band of Brothers" will want to read this. ("ARMY Magazine") A great job...extremely readable. ("Topeka Capital-Journal"), "Excellent.…Anyone who has read Band of Brothers will want to read this." - ARMY Magazine "A great job…extremely readable."- The Topeka Capital-Journal "[A] straightforward study of the best sort of small-unit leader."- Publishers Weekly, Excellent....Anyone who has seen Band of Brothers will want to read this. ( ARMY Magazine ) A great job...extremely readable. ( Topeka Capital-Journal )
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal940.54/2142/092 B
Grade ToUP
SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller that tells the true story of the life of Major Dick Winters, the man who led the Band of Brothers in World War 2. In every band of brothers, there is always one who looks out for the others. They were Easy Company, 101st Army Airborne--the World War II fighting unit legendary for their bravery against nearly insurmountable odds and their loyalty to one another in the face of death. Every soldier in this band of brothers looked to one man for leadership, devotion to duty, and the embodiment of courage: Major Dick Winters. This is the riveting story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero. After he enlisted in the army's arduous new Airborne division, Winters's natural combat leadership helped him rise through the ranks, but he was never far from his men. Decades later, Stephen E. Ambrose's Band of Brothers made him famous around the world. Full of never-before-published photographs, interviews, and Winters's candid insights, Biggest Brother is the fascinating, inspirational story of a man who became a soldier, a leader, and a living testament to the valor of the human spirit--and of America., They were Easy Company, 101st Army Airborne-the World War II fighting unit legendary for their bravery against nearly insurmountable odds and their loyalty to one another in the face of death. Every soldier in this band of brothers looked to one man for leadership: Major Dick Winters. This is the riveting story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero. After he enlisted in the army's arduous new Airborne division, Winters's natural combat leadership helped him climb the ranks, but he was never far from his men. Decades later, Stephen E. Ambrose's "Band of Brothers" made him world-famous. Full of never-before-published photographs, interviews, and Winters's candid insights, "Biggest Brother" is the story of a man who became a soldier, a leader, and a living testament to the valor of the human spirit., The New York Times bestseller that tells the true story of the life of Major Dick Winters, the man who led the Band of Brothers in World War II. Look for the Band of Brothers miniseries, now available to stream on Netflix! In every band of brothers, there is always one who looks out for the others. They were Easy Company, 101st Army Airborne-the World War II fighting unit legendary for their bravery against nearly insurmountable odds and their loyalty to one another in the face of death. Every soldier in this band of brothers looked to one man for leadership, devotion to duty, and the embodiment of courage- Major Dick Winters. This is the riveting story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero. After he enlisted in the army's arduous new Airborne division, Winters's natural combat leadership helped him rise through the ranks, but he was never far from his men. Decades later, Stephen E. Ambrose's Band of Brothers made him famous around the world. Full of never-before-published photographs, interviews, and Winters's candid insights, Biggest Brother is the fascinating, inspirational story of a man who became a soldier, a leader, and a living testament to the valor of the human spirit-and of America., The New York Times bestseller that tells the true story of the life of Major Dick Winters, the man who led the Band of Brothers in World War II. Look for the Band of Brothers miniseries, now available to stream on Netflix! In every band of brothers, there is always one who looks out for the others. They were Easy Company, 101st Army Airborne--the World War II fighting unit legendary for their bravery against nearly insurmountable odds and their loyalty to one another in the face of death. Every soldier in this band of brothers looked to one man for leadership, devotion to duty, and the embodiment of courage: Major Dick Winters. This is the riveting story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero. After he enlisted in the army's arduous new Airborne division, Winters's natural combat leadership helped him rise through the ranks, but he was never far from his men. Decades later, Stephen E. Ambrose's Band of Brothers made him famous around the world. Full of never-before-published photographs, interviews, and Winters's candid insights, Biggest Brother is the fascinating, inspirational story of a man who became a soldier, a leader, and a living testament to the valor of the human spirit--and of America.
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- 16 Oct, 2022
A truly good band of brother book
A great book about a great American military leader in WW2. Hard to put down. I have read several band of brother books and this one is excellent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Feb, 2019
A leader of men
A very good review of on-the-ground conditions in WW2. Dick was a fraternity brother, as well as a good man.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jun, 2024
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