This is the story of "E" Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division from their initial training starting in 1942 to the end of World War II. They parachuted behind enemy lines in the early hours of D-Day in support of the landings at Utah beach, participated in the liberation of Carentan and again parachuted into action during Operation Market Garden. They also liberated a concentration camp and were the first to enter Hitler's mountain retreat in Berchtesgarten. A fascinating tale of comradeship that is, in the end, a tale of ordinary men who did extraordinary things.
Written by garykmcd
Although the show centers on a well known US army battalion, a majority of the actors featured throughout the series are actually from the UK.
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Goofs
Continuity:
In "Currahee", Robert Strayer is (correctly) wearing the rank insignia of a major when Easy Company is celebrating its paratrooper qualification. Strayer was promoted to lieutenant colonel in January or February of 1943, and Winters refers to him as such during his explanation to Sobel about the latrine inspection incident. On D-Day (in episode 2) just prior to the attack on the 105mm guns at Brecourt Manor, Winters and another officer refer to Strayer as a major. He had been an LTC long enough (16 or 17 months) to rule out a slip of the tongue, especially by two different officers.
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Quotes
Guarnere:
Hey, Joe. Good to see you, pal. Toye:
You too. Guarnere:
What the hell are you doing back here? Toye:
I had to make sure you were on top of things. Guarnere:
Yeah, we're on top of things. I even tied me own boots last week, all by meself. Hey fellas, look who I found! Warren Muck:
Hey, Joe Toye, back for more! See more »