Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memoirs of Major Dick Winters,   ISBN:9780425213759

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Very good book. My wife bought this for me for Valentine's Day. I enjoys history and have the DVD book of the movie. I will buy the rest of the books related to Band of Brothers.

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Book was just as advertised. Very happy with the prompt service. Would use this seller again.

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I've watched and re-watched and own the mini-series, "Band of Brothers". It is an excellent effort at portraying Easy Company, the 'Band of Brothers' and
all that pertained to their exceptional experiences. I've read and re-read Ambrose's book on which the series was based. He's a fine writer and the book is a wonderful in-depth "overview" of all that went in to the forming and cementing of the Band of Brothers.
Major Dick Winter's "Beyond Band of Brothers" is also a fine read of personal memoirs and defines "why" Winters was so successful in his efforts during WWII. He gives, with good prose, his own perspective on war, leadership and soldiering. Those are sufficient reasons to read his book and the traits he personified hold true for today's warriors and combat leaders.
All readers should understand that no book can deliver on experience. Words, pictures and movies will not, as I'm sure we all understand, ever impact the observer in any way similar to the "participants". Those men (for the most part) who left their homes, families and careers to sacrifice some or all of their lives in the cause of world freedoms are the 'Greatest Generation'. Just 'reading' about them or 'listening' to them is an honor and education. The citizen soldiers are exactingly and lovingly described in Winter's book and I found it an excellent companion to the other books I have about Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division and the heroes that made them such a "Band of Brothers".

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I've seen the Band of Brothers miniseries and was anxious to get this book and read it. It didn't disappoint! Dick Winters insights were remarkable and provided exceptional depth to the decision making process he used during the war. He continuously shy's away from taking any credit for victories, instead opting to give the credit for success to the men under him. What does come through, notwithstanding his attempts to minimize his own actions, is that he was one of the men. At least up until he took the Battalion assignment. His leadership and personal courage come shinning through. Something else that he repeatedly brings out is the value of the training that he and the rest of the men received. This is an excellent read and the updates on the rest of Easy Company through the date of publish were greatly appreciated. There is a reason why these men are often referred to as the "Greatest Generation" and this book does nothing but enhance that moniker. They are all heroes and deserve any and all accolades that maybe bestowed upon them.

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Dick Winter's Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memories of Major Dick Winters is an exceptional look at three extremely interesting and important subjects in American History and everyday life:
1) America's role in the Second World War, 2) one man's journey through the war, and lastly, 3) the subject of leadership.

I really enjoyed this stirring book mainly because Dick Winters, who commanded Easy Company, or better known as The Band of Brothers, presents his memories of the war in Europe through his first-person account, with a very humble and yet truthful attitude about himself and what he did to make the Band of Brothers what they were.

This book does not give you the "cookie cutter" leadership plan, because quite honestly, there isn't one. But the author does do a wonderful job explaining how to lead and what a good leader should be.

Although this book has some very action-filled and dramatic parts, it isn't a book for those who are wanting an action-packed read,
but would be very useful for anyone in a leadership position who wants some tips and advice.

All and all, I feel it is a very good book that I really liked reading and would recommend to others interested in World War Two, The Band of Brothers, and good leadership.