I never enjoyed "war" movies and wasn't looking forward to sitting down to watch this miniseries, but my husband really wanted me to see it after watching it himself. I was surprised at how amazing and interesting this story is, and I am humbled to witness the integrity of these men, their fear, how many of them were able to put aside this fear and persevere in the worst conditions. Their conviction is truly admirable.

The action scenes are exciting, and I find myself watching this miniseries, or parts of it, over and over.

Highly recommended.

Band Of Brothers is the finest made-for-tv program I have ever seen.

I have to give this a 4 star rating however due to the diffuculty getting the discs loose from the case. I have broken 1 disc holder and fear cracking a disc in the future.

Hollywood masterminds Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks created an unforgettable 10 part miniseries based on the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. An extremely impressive, deeply engrossing, emotional and brutal look at combat during World War II and Easy Company following in their footsteps from boot camp till the end of the war. Easy Company took part in some of the most difficult battles, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the failed invasion of Holland, and the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the liberation of a concentration camp and the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, making this miniseries very accurate upon dates and events that happened. This miniseries is very moving and captures the wide range of the realistic responses to the stress and trauma of war fear, cynicism, cruelty, compassion, and all-encompassing confusion.

The writing, directing, and acting are superb throughout. The cast is largely unknown, emphasizing the team of actors as a whole unit, much like the regiment; Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston play the central roles of two officers with grit and intelligence. It's clear and is shown in this miniseries that the things these soldiers had to do are both terrible and understandable, and the psychological price they paid is made clear. This also brings forward that these wars brought out some incredible acts such as unbelievable courage and sacrifices in some people while bringing out the worst in others. Here it shows both and makes this an unforgettable moving experience.

Watching this miniseries has made me remember just how important and horrible these wars were, and how soldiers overcame the obstacles of war and came home as heros and legends never to be forgotten. This miniseries is very moving and captivating and I highly recommend this, for it's a fantastic piece of work.

great series. the documentary and making of the series was especially impact-full. The metal case is also a great feature.

The series is awesome, and it's even better on DVD. The extras are very nice.

I love this series. So I ordered it. Unfortunately, I never rec'd the item. :-(

Great series. My husband has wanted this for quite sometime. He was greatly suprised when he opened the box. My uncle fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was taken prisoner by the Germans. This series protrays the battle "spot on" to what he told us about it.
Thank you HBO for putting it out on CD's.

Band of Brothers takes us from Boot camp through the great battles of the European Theater of operations to the final Victory against Hitler's Third Reich. Along the way, we see these Band of Brothers (from Shakespeare's famous speech in Henry V - "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...") as land at Normandy, weather the onslaught of Bastogne, cross into Germany, liberate a concentration camp and finish their tour of duty in Victory.

Each man is carefully studied archetype in American society from the tough mouthed city boys to more buoyant Midwestern toughs. The new officers must suffer the looks and doubts of the experienced dogfaces while the veteran officers must fulfill their missions - all the while dreading the loss of men that they have come to know and respect. We feel their hopes and dreams. We hope that they live to fulfill these dreams.

In perilous times such as the present fight against terrorism this DVD set is a fitting introduction and education that the threat of National Socialism and Radical Islam requires our attention, devotion and sacrifice now and for the Next Generation.

Watch the show with your family, including the children old enough to understand. Take the time to explain the history and threat. To give context to the duty of the soldiers to our Country. The reason for the genocide against the Jews. The need for future vigilance.

Right off the top - good looking men in uniform all over the place
doing manly things.

I originally bought this as a VHS set at a thrift store to give to my brother. I do not have cable, so I decided to give it a whirl. I was not expecting much but a modern standard war movie that would probably turn me off. Not so. Being that it is based on true events, I found it fascinating.

The characters are fairly well-developed for as many as there are, though I had a hard time figuring out who some of them were in relation to where I had seen them either earlier or later in the series.

I read a review online somewhere that said they had the same issue with it and that there was too much backdrop that it interferes with the characters. However, they had a lot of people in that company and they had to fill this one out with more characters than most people are used to seeing in one film.

I have now watched this 10 times and I am keeping it in my collection. Every time I watch it, I pick up on more and understand the characters and their situations a little better. I read somewhere else that another viewer's experience was greatly enhanced by reading the book along with the series.

The authentic detailing of the sets and the props really gave me some historical perspective on what that time period was like as it pertained to war. I learned much about the logistics of WWII, being largely uneducated on the subject.

The camera work is amazing as well and you can tell that Spielberg had something to do with the way this movie came out as an artistic piece.
The special effects are pretty good too.

There are also some really humorous scenes complimented by camera angles that I still like to watch. The acting is also superb in this film. Mathew Settle is one of the most handsome actors I've ever seen and does a great job of playing the effective, cool and collected Lt. Spiers.

I enjoyed the fact that there are interviews of the veterans who were actually in this company and talk of their experiences. A whole segment is dedicated just to them as well as having some shorter interviews before episodes.

Being a woman, the violence in it is not too bad - not like the serious blood, guts, and gore you see in other adventure or horror movies. However, it still gives you a realistic look of how horrible war is in terms of overall death and destruction.

I'm still wondering where they got the very thin people to play the concentration camp prisoners. I guess I am going to buy the DVD set for the extras and special features next.

Come watch this movie to learn about the heroes of World War II. They truly are the greatest generation. Without their sacrifice and heroism we as a nation would not exist nor the citizenry of Europe. A must see for those who want to know what WWII was like in both U.S. and abroad. Highly recommended! (Graphic in nature)

I won't write a huge review like the others, but I would like to say that this is an extremely well written and directed series of films. Since I ordered this in 2007, I've watched it countless times. Waiting for it on BluRay...

I was disapointted that the cd's did not come in the original metal container, they were just slapped together in little plastic containers. The additional cd telling how they made the movie and personal interviews was also not included.

I first saw this mini series in bits and pieces. I knew it was good, but seeing it from beging to end, I believe it is absolutely great. It is a great tribute to the veterans of World War II. This series is well worth the time spent watching.

Sometimes it feels like a recruitment commercial. The series shows the hellish side of combat, only to end with happy faces all around. In fact, it seems to be centered more about the military career (going up the ladder) than about the actual war happening. Being an American production, that is understandable. Of course the characters depicted are all good workers, ups, sorry, soldiers. For a better, non-jingoistic, and relevant look at war, see "Generation Kill".

This is one of the best mini-series ever made. period. I am very happy with my purchase and with the quickness in which I received my purchase. Excellent seller.

Very happy with the product. The packaging was nicer than the description. And amazon delivered fast. As always, it arrived quickly and well packaged.

I bought these DVDs for my Dad for his birthday. He watched them all in about 3 days. He loved the series. I can't wait to watch them.

I teach American History in high school and this DVD gets the point across to students in a way that no documentary or the standard two-hour movie.

The strongest points of the movie is it is completely true and story-lines not inserted to make it appealing to the public and it does not create super hero types though Major Winters and Mathew Settle's character showed the true spirit and toughness of the American GI.

I do not mean to single out those two as more heroic because Richard Winters sums up the role of every man in Easy company with his parting letter to his grandchild. Anyone not moved by Winter's letter has no heart nor understands how war bonds men.

I knew a man who was a paratrooper, not in Easy Company, who was twenty-five years older than me and we spent hours talking about his experiences after D-Day and the march into Germany. He was another silent hero and told me that he had never talked to anyone about his experiences in World War II until he crossed my path.

His name was Dick Morgan and we met in Savannah, Ga. in the early 1970s. At that time, he was selling office products and I was one of his customers. He tolerated fifteen years of my pulling information out of him. He died in 1988 and since I began teaching school in 1991, I have made a point of every class knowing who Dick Morgan was and what he did during World War II.

He earned that just as all of the veterans of World War II did with their service to our country. Anyone reading this review will have to excuse my addition of Dick to it but he is someone that all Americans owe a huge debt and someone I will never forget.

DVD's came in excellent condition and on time. They were brand new as advertised. No problems at all.

By far the best WWII mini-series. Production qualities are excellent. Acting at times is weak, but main actors do cause you to empathize with their characters, and draw you in to the story.

This is a wonderful series. If the language were a little cleaner it is an excellent classroom teaching tool. The two episodes over the Battle of the Bulge were really well done.

A well documented detail of history. It brings tears to my eyes every time my husband and I watch it.

This series of dvd's should be shown to all teen agers. Let's not forget WW2 or our soldiers.

Just as the other reviewers, if you are into Band of Brothers this is the set to get. The video quality is outstanding.Highly recommended.

Excellent. This story and all WWII stories such as this should be mandatory for all High School students history class.

This DVD set is one of the best additions to my video library I have ever made. It is an instant classic because it is the true story of the men of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division in WWII Europe. It is also a classic because of the quality way it is made with attention to the minutest detail. In the foreword to the latest edition of the book this series is based on, Stephen E. Ambrose tells of how Hanks and Spielberg got started on this video project. He also tells of their genuine interest in telling the story of the "Band of Brothers" exactly like it happened. These efforts included face-to-face and phone conversations with the surviving members of Easy to ensure they recreated every scene correct, even down to what each man was feeling. Ambrose told the true story of these heroes in his book, and the video series follows the book to the letter.

Although I have never experienced hard combat such as that of the battle of Bastogne, I did spend many years in the U.S. Navy. During that time, I learned first hand the value of effective leadership and of the camaraderie that makes a military unit a "Band of Brothers". This series shows that leadership and camaraderie in an excellent manner.

This exceptional video production tells the whole story of the heroes of Easy Company from their formation and training at Camp Toccoa, Georgia to their deactivation at the conclusion of WWII. It portrays their thoughts, feelings and actions during such key WWII campaigns as the D-Day landings, Operation Market Garden in Holland, the Battle of the Bulge, the fall of Nazi Germany and the occupation of Hitler's Eagles Nest in the Alps.

This DVD set is a must-have addition to any video library, especially if you are interested in American history, WWII, effective leadership or just inspiring stories. I even recommend it to anti-war advocates as it accurately depicts the true horrors of war. As any intelligent person knows, combat warriors are the strongest anti-war advocates there are, as politicians and diplomats start the wars; it is the warriors who have to put their butts on the line to prosecute and win them. I cannot recommend owning this set strongly enough!

I got this from my family for fathers day. I am a total WW2 nut, but I had never seen this one before. Totally addictive, I kept watching episode after episode until I had watched the whole thing.
I was blown away by this one!

Bought this for my husband who is a WWII buff. Great movie. Highly recommended.

Very realistic account of soldiers during battle; each character is 3-dimensional and not just described as a warrior. Worth spending a weekend watching the episodes consecutively.

I absolutely loved this series, the testimonies, the story, sound, visual effects, everything is incredibly well done. I have no doubt you will love it as well.

The battle of Normandy came to life for me in this series. When I finished watching this film I felt a sense of gratitude and love for the soldiers who fought in WWII that will never diminish. I think every adult American should see this mini series, which is a brutal but honest account of men who fought and died while trying to stop the advance of Hitler. I wept, I laughed, I cheered, felt agony, and experienced victory- all while watching Band of Brothers. It was the most powerful film I have ever seen, and I think it always will be.

I have already reviewed the book by Stephen Ambrose and the same I have to say here. Excellent. When you start watching the series you pop in DVD after DVD in your player to see how the guys from Easy Company are doing. Sad, but true, that there are not more TV prductions out there like this one.

As a work of televised fiction, Band of Brothers is undoubtedly the best of its kind ever produced for American TV. If you find it as riveting as I did, you should watch the series in no more than two sittings, three at the most, or three episodes in a row. Each is over an hour, but you will get a much greater appreciation for the show as well as for the events it is based on than watching, say, one episode a day or week. Why this is true could easily take a book-length analysis. So see for yourself. If you are expecting a longer version of Saving Private Ryan, you'll realize your assumption is way off. Band of Brothers is far superior to the movie by Steven Speilberg, but again, you should see it for yourself. This is one DVD package that is definitely worth purchasing: it should become a classic. Or, let's put it this way: if it doesn't become a classic and is forgotten as are most TV 'mini-series', it will be a terrible day for America.

If you haven't seen Band of Brothers, drop everything and get it! It's very engaging and entertaining. I bought this box set for my boyfriend last Christmas and he absolutely loves it! For a historical war drama, this set is easily the best!

This is by far one of the most historically accurate and well done dramas about WWII. Stephen Ambrose is a great writer. The comraderie of the men and the personal struggles they faced was very engaging. You can't wait until the next episode. Damien Lewis's protrayal of Mack Winters is phenomenal. You really like him, sympathize with him, root for him and admire him all at the same time.
I love the commentary by the actual soldiers the drama portrays. The extra material helps you understand military terms and concepts.
This is a refreshing contrast to see our men in uniform protrayed as the heroes and liberators that they are rather than the slanted view shown by the mainstream media.
The only negative: Would caution anyone buying it for class room use that one of the DVD's (last one?) contains a rather graphic nude sex scene. It is the only one of its kind in the entire series. Could have done without it.
(Female reviewer.)