First published 2022
The men of Company E jump into darkness over France on D-Day morning. They destroy German artillery firing on Utah Beach, then parachute again into Holland during the Arnhem campaign. When the German counteroffensive surrounds them at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, these paratroopers hold their ground against impossible odds. They spearhead the Allied counterattack and ultimately capture Hitler's Bavarian retreat at Berchtesgaden, drinking his wine in victory. These soldiers arrive as Depression-hardened men who drink heavily, loot what they can, and brawl with other troops. Military service transforms them into brothers who forge unbreakable bonds and learn to sacrifice for each other. They become heroes through the crucible of war. This military history classic inspired the acclaimed HBO series and includes a foreword by Tom Hanks.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, military-fiction, action, military-history, american-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: brotherhood, found-family
Setting: France, Utah Beach, Holland, Arnhem, Bastogne, Berchtesgaden
Period: D-Day, Battle of the Bulge
432 pages · Hardcover · Atico de los Libros
Content warnings: violence, war