Publisher Description
The compelling WWII correspondence of Major Dick Winters, commander of the Band of Brothers.
Major Dick Winters of the 101st Airborne gained international acclaim when the tale of he and his men were depicted in the celebrated book and miniseries Band of Brothers. Hoisted as a modest hero who spurned adulation, Winters epitomized the notion of dignified leadership. His iconic World War II exploits have since been depicted in art and commemorated with monuments.
Beneath this marble image of a reserved officer is the story of a common Pennsylvanian tested by the daily trials and tribulations of military duty. His wartime correspondence with pen pal and naval reservist, DeEtta Almon, paints an endearing portrait of life on both the home front and battlefront—capturing the humor, horror, and humility that defined a generation. Interwoven with postwar reminiscences and rich historical context, Winters's letters offer compelling insights on the individual costs and motivations of World War II service members.
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About the Authors
Erik Dorr is the owner of the Gettysburg Museum, which houses the largest assortment of Easy Company artifacts in the world. The coauthor of Hang Tough, Dorr has appeared on the History Channel, Syfy, Travel, and the Smithsonian Channel.
Jared Frederick has dedicated his life to preserving the past. The author of numerous books including Hang Tough and Dispatches of D-Day, he served as a commentator on the American Battlefield Trust’s Civil War in Four series and has appeared across PBS, C-SPAN, and other networks. Frederick currently serves as an Instructor of History at Penn State Altoona.
About Roger Wayne
Roger Wayne served in the Air Force as a radio and television broadcast journalist in South Korea and won several awards before obtaining a BA degree in communications and journalism. He is an actor living in New York, narrating audiobooks, working on independent film projects, performing off Broadway, and auditioning for major network shows.