I remember growing up in my grandparents house and listening to the "war stories" my grandfather told about his WWII experiences in Europe. I just purchased this series on DVD and I wish he were still alive to see if this brings some justice to the story of those who were there. I can't watch these episodes without getting teary-eyed from the realization of what he must have gone through. All the pieces of places and events he mentioned came together for me as I watched this. His stories of the Battle of the Bulge and the coldest he'd ever been in his life just came to life on the screen. Perhaps the most touching and impacting part of this series is the prologue by the veterans who were actually there. It is very emotional to watch an 80-year-old man on the verge of tears remembering his friends who he watched die next to him...when he was an 18 year old kid. Of course all wars have this tragedy. But it's impacting nonetheless... especially since this is one of the few portrayals of the reality of combat in WWII without the whitewash found in so many Hollywood movies. I can't recommend Band of Brothers highly enough. In addition to "Saving Private Ryan," this is the simply the best portrayal of the G.I. experience in WWII that I have ever seen. Period. My advice is to make the time in your life to watch this series. If you have a parent, a grandparent or a relative who fought in Europe in WWII, then this will show you what they went through (OK sorry, there isn't coverage of the Italian/Sicilian campaign...this is northern Europe). I feel a new appreciation for my grandfather and what he did, even though he is now only a cherished memory.
Review of Band of Brothers
