Cole C. Kingseed
Conversations with Major Dick Winters : Life Lessons from the Commander of the Band of Brothers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780425271544
- author:
- Cole C. Kingseed
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BERKLEY - US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.1 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History, World War II 1939-1945
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Major Dick Winters, the quiet and reluctant hero of Easy Company, led his men through some of the most intense battles of World War II, from the D-Day invasion to the final capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Now, his friend and biographer Cole C. Kingseed shares the story of Winters's formative experiences and leadership, exploring the qualities that made him an effective commander and the challenges he faced in the years that followed.
This book offers a unique insight into Winters's life, from his experiences on the battlefield to his search for peace and his struggles to adjust to fame. With the support of Kingseed, Winters's story is told in a way that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Including photographs, this book provides a powerful and moving portrait of a remarkable individual who left a lasting impact on the world. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of World War II and the men who fought in it.