Band of Brothers is a 10-part miniseries produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks for HBO. The miniseries follows Easy Company, an army unit during World War II, from their initial training at Camp Toccoa to the conclusion of the war.
The series is based on the book written by the late Stephen E Ambrose. Tom Hanks approached Steven Spielberg, who just finished production of Saving Private Ryan. Together they approached HBO with their idea. The station was willing to spend a industry record sum of $120m to realize the project.
Summary: The company captures Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden, and the end of the war is announced.
Summary: A concentration camp near Landsberg is discovered by the Company. Based on the liberation of Kaufering IV in the area of Hurlach.
Summary: Easy Company carries out a dangerous mission in Haguenau, and Captain Winters is promoted to Major and David Webster returns from a hospital
Summary: The Company battles near Foy, Belgium, and the actions of Lieutenant Norman Dike are examined and questioned.
Summary: Easy Company experiences the Battle of the Bulge and have to hold ground near Bastogne.
Summary: Winters writes a report on the challenge of an unexpected resistance to a German attack, and is haunted by his conscience after shooting a teenage German soldier.
Summary: Easy Company, along with replacements, parachute into and fight in the Netherlands as part of Operation Market Garden.
Summary: The Company battles in Carentan. Private Albert Blithe struggles with fear.
Summary: The Company lands in Normandy and Lieutenant Winters completes their mission by assuming command.
Summary: Easy Company undergoes training and are introduced to Captain Sobel. The company is shipped to England and prepare for D-DAY.
