Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose

This track record report is written in fulfillment of the requirements for (class subject e. g. Hist. 108) chthonian Professor (professors name). rotary of Brothers is a saucy based on the events of World War II, emphasizing more(prenominal) on the lives of the soldiers, particularly the paratroopers of slatternly company, 506 regiment of the 101st wayborne Division of the coupled States troops. Paratroopers ar trained soldiers launched into battle by parachute into aras inaccessible by aerial bombing.Written by Stephen Ambrose and published by Simon and Schuster in 2001, stack of Brothers, has been an tout ensemble time best seller which was do into a mini serial by HBO in association with Dreamworks, edited by Billy slyboots and directed by Phil Alden Robinson. Life in the military has continuously been a fascination of many an(prenominal) young men. All the amazing weapons and gears that they use in battle, the handsome uniforms, not to mention the recognition and accolade that maven flowerpot receive sounds uniform a promising career. A priceless value which brings pride that lasts beyond your lifetime.If one decides to pursue a career in the armed forces, one must be ready to make entirely the adjustments and face the ch bothenges, not only that of a rigorous pedagogy, but a life in the battle field. A soldiers life, use and relationships literally changes the moment instruction commences. The armed forces is a stratified parliamentary law full of rigidity. A soldier has to understand the hierarchy and chain of ascendency and must learn to obey starting time before complaining (not that one is allowed to complain). The inability to perform a particular duty, due to whatever reason, is inexcusable, therefore punishable. A soldiers life is full of misconceptions.Civilians mostly pick up them as fortunate individuals who enjoy a lot of privileges both from the disposal and the private sector. Stephen Ambrose used a lot of chara cters to portray the lives of soldiers in weak company. senior pilot Herbert M. Sobel was the commanding officer of Easy company in the second gear ring 506th parachute infantry regiment of the 101st airborne division. He was very strict and usually rude, squeezing the energy of his soldiers during training. He doesnt tolerate anything that he feels like not tolerating to the point of just only if finding errors on his soldiers just for the heck of it.Although disliked by most of his soldiers, his side towards training and his ways of implementing training schedule and activities helped in the honing of his soldiers skills and intelligence. In the mini series, David Schwimmer played the role of maitre dhotel Sobel. Lt. Ric arduous D. Winters, played by actor Damian Lewis, was the second in command of Captain Sobel. Lt. Winters outdo Captain Sobel in the field. Although a Jew, he was respected and well-liked by the soldiers. Scott Grimes played the role of technical sergeant-a t-law Donald Malarkey who was refused admission to the Marines due to dental issues.He also tried Army Air Corps, but due to math requirements, still he was not admitted. He only became a member of E company (Easy company) when he volunteered to be a part of the paratroops of the United States Army. He was awarded the Bronze star ribbon for his participation on D-Days Brecourt Manor Assault in Normandy. Captain Ronald Speirs was initially company Ds (Dog company) platoon passer. During the end of the Battle of the pop up in Bastogne, Captain Speirs was reassigned to command Easy company. 2nd Lt. Clifford Carwood Lipton a. k. a Lip, conjugated E company in 1942.From Private he was promoted to company first sergeant, then to second lieutenant. Band of Brothers is a historical documentary allegory telling the drool of the lives and experiences of airborne soldiers during World War II. 1942 marked the form when the United States Army Airborne Division formed the second battalion of the 506th parachute infantry regiment in Toccoa, Georgia (Ambrose 2001). The story began in Toccoa, Georgia when the U. S. regular army is preparing for battle against the Germans. Under the command and rigid training of Captain Herbert M.Sobel, the soldiers of E company endured rigorous and severe training. Their company was know to be the best in the regiment and Captain Sobel prided himself on that and because of their reputation, they were always given the toughest assignments. E company trained for ninety days which include lectures, material exercises, obstacle courses and field simulations after(prenominal) which, they were deployed to England on board a ship in preparation for the invasion of Hitlers Third Reich. Their proletariat is to penetrate opposition lines and subjugate German Artillery.On June 6, 1944 in Normandy, the soldiers had their first stomach which did not go as planned. Due to heavy firing on the install, planes carrying the paratroopers flew at high speeds with only a short distance from the ground (Ambrose 2001). One of the planes got hit, went on fire and crash to the ground. Nevertheless, the troop was able to find at Carentan, gained control of the area then they flew back to Aldbourne. On folk 17, 1944, the troops do their second jump in Holland which was executed perfectly. afterwards completing their mission in the area, they also fought in the Battle of the Bulge.The paratroopers arrived in Germany on the second day of April, 1945 where the enemies finally surrendered. They celebrated their victory in Austria where they drank alcohol and took a lot of things from the Germans like jewelry and lugers. When the war was over, they part ways and took different paths. As often as possible, a reunification is made in New Orleans where they all could catch up while remembering the years they spent at war. My impression on the book is positive. Stephen Ambrose was able to make World War II a more relatable event to ordinar y people.He was able to show two perspectives of the story officers point of view and the soldiers point of view. The story was able to show that an army officer is not perfect. He might be very well(p) at one thing, but he still has his flaws, like Captain Sobel who was very good at training men but performs ill on the field. Soldiers are also human beings who feel fear, stress, anxiety and bleeds privileged out but the important thing is ones ability to endure whatever hardships that one has to face in carrying out his duty to the country and the people. They are always in concert and yet, they feel alone in the battle field.War intend death, and these men had to psyche themselves up to be ready in all aspects physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Focusing on one particular battalion like Easy company, the author was able to present the lives of soldiers in the battlefield. Their humanness were more felt and their bond as brothers in their cause was strongly est ablished. However, Ambroses exposure of their humanness disregard be a downside as this could lead to debates and issues regarding the deployment of soldiers to war in support of allied nations under fire.But then again, the in-person approach employed by Ambrose in writing the story made the events of World War II more relevant in the lives of people. Band of Brothers enabled us to understand, at a deeper level, the struggles and hardships that soldiers face. True, recognitions and accolades are given, but such screwing only be enjoyed by them if they are lucky to be alive. Bibliography Stephen Ambrose (2008). Band of Brothers. 123 Helpme. com. 04 January 2006. 05 January 2008. . Stephen E. Ambrose (2001). Band of Brothers. Simon and Schuters. ISBN 0743216385Band of Brothers by Stephen AmbroseAirborne Division of the United States Army was formed in Toccoa, Georgia. They were trained under Capt. Sorbel.. Members of the battalion voluntered for the job for the money, thrill, r espect and to be the best among the ordinary infantry men. Because the Band of Brothers was narrated from the points of view of the soldiers of order E or the Easy Company, the story is unique for the thread was so vivid that a reader would feel that he is there bit with the band of brothers. Because of the physical requirements during the training only few made it to their kickoff day.Here the story is significant for a soldier because the story is some the free-and-easy life of a soldier in the boot camp and in the fieldnot a story about ecumenicals and admirals usually made by most movie companies. It tells a soldier that even how oft he has suffered while training it doesnt guarantee that he would stand in war. From Toccoa the company was sent to Fort Benning for their jumping course. Their earlier training at the boot camp hardened them physically that they even outlasted the physical fitness trainers at the fort.This is the reality about soldiery. There are soldiers wh o are better than the trainers themselves. After only five jumps, ironically they were made as parachutists, and after nine months of training were sent to England on board a transport ship to prepare themselves for the invasion against the Third Reich of Hitler. The writer narrates the occasional regimen of the company while in training in England. The narration was from the points of view from both the officers and men of the Easy Company.Both the movie and the book portray the confusion, heroism and struggle during the time the company jumped into the countryside where they were separated from each other. more landed on buildings, trees, farm houses, fences, carts, houses, rafters and in the middle of enemies since they jumped behind enemy lines at dawn. There was chaos all around but many maintain their composure as hardened soldiers of Easy Company. Their job was to hush the German artillery and neutralize the enemy soldiers guarding the guns. They effectively put their har d training into practice.The highlight of the Band of Brothers is how Lt. Richard Winters achieved the mission. The book narrates By this time, about 0700, E company consisted of two light railway car guns, one bazooka (no ammunition), one 60 mm. But with less than 100 men from the original 139 jumpers, Lt. Winterss men were able to accomplish the mission. The mission was done without heroic whole shebang of a few. They fought as a team and with the right maneuvers attacked the German platoon guarding the barrage fire emplacement. This is also about the best aspect on soldiery.As a soldier, you declare also to protect not your life but also your brothers in arms. In this kind of situation, a soldier usually has to consider that everyone in his group as his brother. Why? Because they shed blood and tears together or suffer pain together. They are blood brothers, so to speak. The book quotes one of the men We fought as a teamwe were like machineWe knocked it out or made it with draw by maneuver and teamworkWe were saucywe had learned that heroics was the way to get killed without getting the job done. Easy Company move to fight in Normandy until it was pulled out and deployed to Utah beach. They were about 139 when they exited from the planes door. And ended the battle with only 79 be men. In the movie, you can feel the struggle of private Albert Blithe. He has to pound fear, as every soldier has experienced fear. Winters, on his part, has suffered anguish after he shot a German teenage soldier. The company jumped into Holland under Operation Market Garden and fought until November 1944.The company also heroically defended Bastogne more or less to the last man. . In the movie, the German Army sent couriers to relay invite the message of the German commander of Bastogne for them to surrender or perish. Winters made a succinct reply Nuts. They held their trenches until reinforcements arrived. Then the men of Company E fought in the famous Battle of th e Bulge, which marked the defeat of the German Panzer division. Winters men continued fighting and were the first to occupy Hitlers mountain retreat cognize as the Eagles Nest.From Austria the battalion was redeployed to a town cuddle Paris and on November 30, 1945, the 101st Airborne Battalion was deactivated. Whats the moment of the story to a plain infantry man? I can say that the Band of Brothers is one of the few stories written from the testimonies of actual combatants without photoflash or garnishment for use in movies. The book tells the story of leadership amid blood, common sense and tears and about overcoming fear by soldiers and officers alike. It tells the credo of an American general who says The more you sweat in peace and less you bleed in war. But many die in war.