I have a question regarding Band of Brothers!?

Question

Could someone please tell me if they know of a good website where I can find out information about the real members of easy company and how they are? If they are still alive and what they have been up too. I am really interested in this part of history, and am eager to know how they are all doing now.

Answer 1

www.imdb.com
They have unlimited movie information. By the way, one of the best ever mini-series made.

Answer 2

its a film, so subjective fiction comes into the process!

The Mini-series was based on the writings of renowned WWII historian Stephen Ambrose's non-fiction book about an Army rifle company that parachuted into France on D-Day, but as soon as any script is processed for filming, the historical accuracy goes out of the window somewhat.

However, Spielberg did go the extra mile to try and eliminate his errors. Almost all the main actors were cast because of their close physical resemblance to the real-life soldiers they were portraying.

Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen Ambrose showed each of the scripts around to real-life soldiers of Easy Company to guarantee authenticity.

The hard shock that many of the paratroopers spoke of when they jumped at Normandy--causing them to lose their leg bags, helmets, and other equipment--was caused by the parachute the troopers were using (not the type shown in the film). That parachute was called a T-1, and as it deployed out of its pack the canopy came out first, then the suspension lines and finally the risers connected to the harness. With this design, by the time all of the lines are fully deployed the canopy has completely filled with air, acting as a brake for the lines, causing the paratrooper to come to an abrupt stop at the end of the deployment. The heavier the paratrooper and the more equipment he was carrying, the more sudden the stop or shock. Current design parachutes deploy in the completely opposite way (lines first, then canopy), greatly reducing the opening shock.

During the liberation of Eindhoven in episode 4, the real Pvt. Edward "Babe" Heffron can be seen in one of the shots. He is sitting down and waving an Kingdom of the Netherlands flag.

Despite what was suggested in the third episode, Pvt. Albert Blithe did not die in 1948. Fellow Easy Company Currahee veterans had thought that Blithe did not recover from his neck wound and had died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1948. He in fact recovered and undertook served several tours in Korea and Taiwan. He died in 1967; due to kidney failure.

When the 101st Airborne was sent into Belgium just before the Battle of the Buldge they were ordered to remove the screaming eagle patch from their uniforms, so the Germans would not know they were facing an elite division. It was only after the Battle when they moved into Hagenau that they were able to wear the patches again.

Answer 3

There are 2 books out about Band of Brothers that give good information. Go to Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble and you can find these books. They are very interesting, amazing men and the main character is still alive and lecturing and going to book signings, it's absolutely worth the read.

Answer 4

I have the boxed set of band of brothers in front of me, and it doesn't seem to say any web site. I suggest you go on Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg web site, you may be able to email them.. Good film and as it is based on fact we should always remember them

Answer 5

Hi,
Try the following website
http://www.hbo.com/band/resource_center/cmp/rc_reference.html

Answer 6

Check this out

http://www.hbo.com/band/landing/currahee.html

You may find what you are looking for.

Answer 7

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