Tim, The movie "band of brothers", plus all the books? They only give us an idea of what it was really like...a semi impression. I once asked my B-17 pilot Uncle what it was like. He asked if I was there...if not, then nothing he could say would give the true meaning, the true experience. Still, the generation that lived the experience will too soon be gone from us. Even a semi impression is better than having no impression at all.
(Edit) What I liked about reading Don Malarkey's book? When the "band of brothers" movie was BS, his book called 'em on it. For example, the scene of coming across a concentration camp....he wrote that as far as he knew, nobody in Easy Co. ever saw a concentration camp.
The owner of The Cue Ball, Salem, OR keeps books on hand. If Don is there, he autographs them. Just thought of another friend I'd like to send a copy to. Cindy & I planning on playing pool tomorrow...hope Don is there. He really is a class act. Still shoots a pretty good stick, too!
