Ambrose, Stephen E

The story of the men who were in Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne during World War II.

Stephen Ambrose reflects on his long career as a historian and shares stories of some of his most admired, and a few of his least favorite Americans from throughout history.

Profiles the men who built the transcontinental railroad, the investors who risked their businesses to fund it, the politicians who understood its importance, the Irish and Chinese immigrants who worked on it, and the other laborers who did the dangerous work of laying the track.

A skillful blending of eyewitness accounts gives the reader an intimate feel of what war was like for infantrymen in the European theater of operations, from the beaches of France to victory at the Elbe River.

An exploration of the Mississippi River, tracing its length from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, and discussing its important role in the history of the United States. Includes photographs, period illustrations, artwork, documents, and maps.

Examines the history of American warfare from the Civil War through Vietnam and the Cold War, looking at the experiences of both leaders and the led and how American democracy defines itself through these conflicts.

The story of the men who were in Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne during World War II.

Chronicles the United States' involvement in Europe during World War II and discusses how the soldiers who fought in Europe were affected by the experiences in the war.