Guide Note

Band Of Brothers is a non-fiction book written by Stephen Ambrose that takes place during World War II. Steven Spielberg produced a 10 part mini-series based on the book in 2001 and is currently working on another 10 part series to be released in 2009.

Fast Facts

"The author captures many of the representative moments in a WW II soldier's career: the fear that, under some of the most intense shelling of the war, one may be approaching a breaking point; the suffering of freezing overnight in a foxhole while going hungry and without a bath in days; the elation of survival and success; disgust with commanders either inept or arbitrary; and a sense of brotherhood like that felt with nobody else in life." - Kirkus Reviews

"At a cost of an estimated $104 million, it’s the most expensive television drama ever made and after viewing only the first two parts, you’ll agree that this is a project worthy of you to stand at attention and salute." - eFilm Critic Review