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"Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne was one of many cohesive units which served with distinction during World War II. First brought to the public eye in 1992 by historian Stephen Ambrose's book, ""Band of Brothers,"" these soldiers, then in their 70s, became internationally famous by the HBO miniseries under the same name, produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. This illustrated story book will immerse students and adults alike in the stories of ordinary men who courageously volunteered to join the elite paratroopers. Chris Langlois, a grandson of medic Eugene Roe, who served in Easy Company, collaborated with artist Anneke Helleman from The Netherlands to create an introduction to the men of Easy Company. This is the beginning of a journey for the reader to learn more about these heroes."

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An extremely informative and easy-to-read book the educates children about freedom's true cost and ultimately honors the veterans for their service in WWII. - Marcus Brotherton, New York Times bestselling author of Shifty's War, A Company of Heroes, and We Who are Alive and Remain: untold stories from the Band of Brothers. As someone with close attachment to the subject matter, Chris Langlois is fully committed to the cause. His educational and beautifully illustrated book is a must for all new generations. - Shane Taylor, who played Doc Roe in HBOs Band of Brothers. A great read and illustrations. A wonderful way to tell the story of Easy Company to a younger generation. George Luz, Jr., son of Easy Company vet George Luz, Sr. Books like this are vitally important in keeping our youth engaged in history, especially when it comes to World War II, where everyone in the world was impacted by the events going on in Europe and in the Pacific. This is an important story, told in beautiful drawings and easy to understand language that hopefully leads young people to want to learn more about the subject. - Tim Gray, Founder, The World War II Foundation I really like the concept of this book and love the color drawings. I believe this book will fill a large void for those younger readers who want to know more about Band of Brothers and WWII. - Terry Poyser, author of Fighting Fox Company, The Battling Flank of the Band of Brothers. This delightful history book take the younger reader on an educational, entertaining and inspirational journey into the hazardous world of the fresh-faced American paratroopers of WWII. With unique personal accounts and eye-catching illustrations, this easily digestible read is well-placed to teach our children about the values taught to us by the Greatest Generation. Reg Jans, historian and battlefield guide, Bastogne, Belgium

An extremely informative and easy-to-read book the educates children about freedom's true cost and ultimately honors the veteransfor their service in WWII. - Marcus Brotherton, New York Times bestselling author of Shifty's War, A Company of Heroes, and We Who are Alive and Remain: untold stories from the Band of Brothers. As someone with close attachment to the subject matter, Chris Langlois is fully committed to the cause. His eductional and beautifully illustrated book is a must for all new generations. - Shane Taylor, who played Doc Roe in HBOs Band of Brothers. A great read and illustrations. A wonderful way to tell the story of Easy Company to a younger generation. George Luz, Jr., son of Easy Company vet George Luz, Sr. Books like this are vitally important in keeing our youth engaged in history, especially when it comes to World War II, where everyone in the world was impacted by the events going on in Europe and in the Pacific. This is an important story, told in beautiful drawings and easy to understand language that hopefully leads young people to want to learn more about the subject. - Tim Gray, Founder, The World War II Foundation I really like the concept of this book and love the color drawings. I believe this book will fill a large void for those younger readers who want to know more about Band of Brothers and WWII. - Terry Poyser, author of Fighting Fox Company, The Battling Flank of the Band of Brothers. This delightful history book take the younger reader on an educationa, entertaining and inspirational journey into the hazardous world of the fresh-faced American paratroopers of WWII. With unique personal accounts and eye-catching illustrations, this easily digestiable read is well-placed to teach our children about the values taught to us by the Greatest Generation. Reg Jans, historian and battlefield guide, Bastogne, Belgium

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