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Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers | 
 enlarge | Author: Larry Alexander
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Sales Rank: 725215
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Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.8
ASIN: B000JMK8TC
Publication Date: May 2, 2006
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Product Description
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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 Spectacular August 1, 2008
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.
 The Leader of the Band of Brothers June 21, 2008
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 in a position of leadership.
Winters' abnormal ascent through the ranks during WW2 had everything to do with the type of combat leader he was and the respect he had among his subordinates and his superiors. He not only earned respect during the war but also long after his career in the army was over those who came in contact with the man were drawn to him.
While possessing natural qualities of leadership this book also shows a Lieutenant who was dedicated to fashioning himself as a leader. At one point during the war spending time alone reflecting on everything he could do become a better leader.
From inspiring a mutiny against a superior officer, which he was 100 percent opposed to, Winters' was a leader who men wanted to follow. First out the door when it came time for the invasion of Normandy and assuming command on day one after his commanding officers' plane went down Winters led the men of Easy Company the majority of the war.
This book not only covers Winters life in the army but spends just enough time on his civilian life prior to and after the war for the reader to get a better understanding of why he excelled in the Army, and how he was a driving force years after WW2 in getting the story of Easy Company told.
They Don't Make Men Like This Anymore May 27, 2008
The Biggest Brother of Them All - the biography of Major Dick Winters whose life as well as those of the men in "E" (Easy)Company was made famous with the HBO Series Band of Brothers - fills in a lot of areas that neither the series nor Stephen Ambrose's book touches on. It is a great bio for those who admire Major Winters and want to learn more about him and the war from his perspective.Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
A Role model for the ages May 12, 2008
Major Winters is that guy. He's that guy that just seems to do the right things at the right time. His gifts may not have been so recognized if he hadn't gone to war for us. This is a great follow on the the Band of Brothers providing additional insights of Easy and their road to HBO. As well, I think this book does well by dispelling any rumors of Ambrose taking advantage of Easy. WInters and Ambrose had a good working relationship.
Winters is a role model to be stood up. Good book.
Just a great read. May 7, 2008
Just a great book. You will not be disapointed. Even if you saw the series 5 times you will STILL enjoy this book.
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