Biggest Brother: The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers Paperback - 2006
by Larry Alexander
They were Easy Company, 101st Army Airborne-the World War II fighting unit legendary for their bravery against nearly insurmountable odds and their loyalty to one another in the face of death. Every soldier in this band of brothers looked to one man for leadership
This is the riveting story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero. After he enlisted in the army's arduous new Airborne division, Winters's natural combat leadership helped him climb the ranks, but he was never far from his men. Decades later, Stephen E. Ambrose's Band of Brothers made him world-famous. Full of never-before-published photographs, interviews, and Winters's candid insights, Biggest Brother is the story of a man who became a soldier, a leader, and a living testament to the valor of the human spirit.
Summary
In every band of brothers, there is always one who looks out for the others.…
They were Easy Company, 101st Army Airborne—the World War II fighting unit legendary for their bravery against nearly insurmountable odds and their loyalty to one another in the face of death. Every soldier in this band of brothers looked to one man for leadership, devotion to duty, and the embodiment of courage: Major Dick Winters.
This is the riveting story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero. After he enlisted in the army’s arduous new Airborne division, Winters’s natural combat leadership helped him rise through the ranks, but he was never far from his men. Decades later, Stephen E. Ambrose’s Band of Brothers made him famous around the world.
Full of never-before-published photographs, interviews, and Winters’s candid insights, Biggest Brother is the fascinating, inspirational story of a man who became a soldier, a leader, and a living testament to the valor of the human spirit—and of America.
First line
The sudden, deafening crack of the antiaircraft shell bursting outside caused First Lieutenant Richard D.
Details
- Title Biggest Brother: The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers
- Author Larry Alexander
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dutton Caliber, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- Date 2006-05-01
- Features Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Weight 0.74 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 8.86 x 6.54 x 0.72 in (22.50 x 16.61 x 1.83 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
-
Themes
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Chronological Period: 21st Century
- Library of Congress subjects United States, United States - History
- Dewey Decimal Code B
Media reviews
—ARMY Magazine
“A great job…extremely readable.”—The Topeka Capital-Journal
“[A] straightforward study of the best sort of small-unit leader.”—Publishers Weekly
More Copies for Sale
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Condition
- UsedGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Annandale, New Jersey, United States
- Item Price
-
£1.99£3.20 shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
- Item Price
-
£3.28£3.20 shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
- Item Price
-
£3.28£3.20 shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
by Larry Alexander
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Englewood, Colorado, United States
- Item Price
-
£4.00£3.20 shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Item Price
-
£4.26£2.80 shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother : The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Item Price
-
£4.59FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Condition
- UsedGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Interlochen, Michigan, United States
- Item Price
-
£4.80FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Condition
- UsedAcceptable
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Interlochen, Michigan, United States
- Item Price
-
£4.80FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 6
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
£4.85FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Biggest Brother : The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers
by Alexander, Larry
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780451218391 / 0451218396
- Quantity Available
- 3
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
£5.33FREE shipping to USA