Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Grew up… on his own. After his father was killed in an automobile accident, Carwood was forced to take care of his paralyzed mother all on his own. He knows what it means to be a man and take responsibility, which is why he makes such a good solider.
Living… in the thick of the battle for occupied Europe. Lipton, like the rest of his fellow soldiers, is living day-to-day. He and his men face a constant bombardment from the enemy. Lipton has had a few close calls himself.
Profession… commissioned officer in “Easy” Company, 101st Airborne. Lipton joined the paratroopers after seeing an article about their rigorous training in Life magazine. When his commanding officer asks why he wanted to be a paratrooper, Lipton replies, “I wanted to be with the best, sir.”
Interests… keeping his mind on the action. Lipton doesn’t believe in complaining. Of course he misses home, but he does his best to avoid thinking about it.
Challenge… recovering from his wounds and survive the war. Lipton, who suffered an injury from a nearby shell blast in the battle of Carentan, wants to make it back to the front line in time for the next big offensive push.
Personality… stoic, strong and tough. Lipton has a talent for bucking up his fellow soldiers when times are tough. He finds solace in a famous quote from Shakespeare’s Henry V: “…from this day to the end of the world… we and it shall be remembered. We lucky few, we band of brothers, for he who sheds blood with me today shall be my brother.”
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Band of Brothers tells the story of Richard D. Winters, who is the First Lieutenant in "Easy" Company, 101st Airborne Division in World War II. He and his men are dropped behind the front line in Northern France on the night before D-Day. Everyone in the war is scared, but those who know how to control their fear have the best chance to stay alive.
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In Band of Brothers, Stephen E. Ambrose pays tribute to the men of Easy Company, a crack rifle company in the US Army. From their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to the dangerous parachute landings on D-Day and their triumphant capture of Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' in Berchtesgaden. Ambrose tells the story of this remarkable company. Repeatedly send on the toughest missions, these brave men fought, went hungry, froze and died in the service of their country. A tale of heroic adventures and soul-shattering confrontations, Band of Brothers brings back to life, as only Stephen E. Ambrose can, the profound ties of brotherhood forged in the barracks and on the battlefields.
