Band of Brothers (TV Miniseries) - Plot

Plot

Band of Brothers is a fictionalized account of "Easy Company" (part of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment), assigned to the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during World War 2. Over the course of ten episodes the series details, sometimes in a condensed format, the company's real-life exploits during the war. Starting with jump training at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, Band of Brothers follows the unit through the American airborne landings in Normandy, Operation Market Garden, the Siege of Bastogne, and on to the end of the war, including the taking of the Eagle's Nest and capitulation of Japan. Major Richard Winters' (1918–2011) experiences are a primary focus, as he attempts to keep his men together and safe. While the series features a large ensemble cast, each episode generally focuses on one primary character, following his actions during certain events (for example, the Siege of Bastogne and Operation Market Garden).

The series is based on real-life events, with the fate of characters being the same as their real counterparts. Numerous characters either die or sustain serious wounds, some of which lead to their being sent home or leaving the hospital to rejoin their comrades on the front lines. Their experiences and the moral, mental, and physical hurdles they must overcome are central to the story.