In the brutal battlegrounds of World War II Europe, Easy Company of the 506th Airborne Division, U.S. Army, took on some of the most challenging missions. Renowned as an exceptional rifle company, Easy Company consistently found itself in the midst of the most intense battles. They parachuted into France amid a hail of gunfire on the early morning of D-Day and played a pivotal role in the capture of Hitler's supposedly impregnable Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden.
Stephen E. Ambrose, a bestselling author, brings to life the men of this courageous unit who fought, endured hunger, faced freezing temperatures, and made ultimate sacrifices for their country and each other. They endured a staggering 150 percent casualty rate and earned Purple Hearts as their combat compensation. Drawing from interviews with survivors, along with the soldiers' own journals and letters, Ambrose vividly recounts the harrowing and true stories of these American heroes.
