Based on Museum Founder Stephen Ambrose's best-selling book, HBO's Band of Brothers brought to life the story of "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. The 10-part series earned widespread acclaim for its authenticity and emotional power and continues to inspire new audiences worldwide. Learn more about the 101st Airborne Division and discover Band of Brothers-related content available from the Museum.
WWII Challenge: Easy Company
From Currahee to victory, experience the remarkable journey of Easy Company in a whole new way with this unique virtual fitness challenge from the Crescent City Classic.
Band of Brothers 25th Anniversary Symposium
Cast members and the creative team behind Band of Brothers reunite to celebrate the iconic HBO miniseries' 25th anniversary and reflect on its continuing impact.
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Article TypeDick Winters's Leadership Insights in a Letter to Stephen Ambrose
In the letter, Major Richard “Dick” Winters responded to Stephen Ambrose's request for his thoughts on the strain of command, the problems he faced during the war, and the living conditions his soldiers endured. What emerged was also a concise explanation of Winters’s leadership philosophy.
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Band of Brothers at 25: A Guide to 101st Airborne Division Artifacts at the Museum
At The National WWII Museum, visitors can discover artifacts carried, worn, and used by paratroopers of the 101st Airborne alongside items that tell the story of Band of Brothers itself.
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Interview with James Madio of Band of Brothers
An interview with Band of Brothers actor James Madio on filming Episode 9, "Why We Fight."
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The Airborne Invasion of Normandy
On June 5, 13,400 American paratroopers boarded C-47 aircraft for the largest airborne operation in history. Problems began as they crossed into France.
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Douglas C-47 Skytrain
The Douglas C-47 became the mainstay for airborne drops and were used in this role extensively for Operations Overlord, Dragoon, Market Garden, and Varsity.
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Forgotten Fights: The 101st Airborne at Carentan, June 1944
The allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, including the capture of Carentan by American airborne troops, helped facilitate the destruction of German forces in northwest Europe.
Easy Company: England to the Eagle’s Nest
In the decades since Band of Brothers' 2001 premiere, the men of Easy Company have become world famous, with their actions recounted and steps retraced from England to the Eagle’s Nest. Travel with an actor from the miniseries on every departure of this unforgettable bucket-list tour, and dive deeper into the stories of these men, in the places where they happened.
Shop Band of Brothers Gear
Calling all Band of Brothers fans! Discover exclusive Easy Company merchandise inspired by one of the most iconic stories of World War II.
