We Band of Brothers: The Sullivans & World War II

We Band of Brothers: The Sullivans & World War II
by John R. Satterfield

We Band of Brothers: The Sullivans & World War II
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Author: John R. Satterfield
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1995-02
ISBN: 0931209587
Number of pages: 261
Publisher: Mid-Prairie Books

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Book Review: The Real Family behind "Saving Private Ryan"
Summary: 4 Stars

As one of eight children growing up in Michigan, I wasmesmerized in 1962 when I first saw "The FightingSullivans," by that time already an 18-year old black & whitemovie. Like my Dad (a WWII veteran wounded in Europe while with the103rd Inf Div) and my two older brothers, I entered into the militaryservice during the Vietnam War, married a WAF (the daughter of a NavyWWII vet aboard the USS Sigourney and USS Duluth), and have nowwatched four of our own eight children enter the Army and Air Force.As a Catholic, I strongly identify with the large family of theSullivans, their religion, and their commitment to military service.While I enjoyed the 20th Century Fox movie, I especially appreciatedthe even-handed and fair treatment that Commander Satterfield usedwhile writing this book. It's the only one I know of whichcomprehensively covers the family. It is well-researched from both amilitary documents viewpoint and that based upon newspaper articlesand family and friend interviews. He presents the family as they were--- not saints, just ordinary Americans growing up in the midwest withcommon family problems. Both the author and the Mayor of Waterloo, IA(a nephew of Katherine Mary Rooff Sullivan) were receptive to emailinquiries I sent. I heartily recommend this book to all butespecially to those whose interests center on family militaryservice...

Summary of We Band of Brothers: The Sullivans & World War II

In November 1942, the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa, died when the Navy cruiser USS Juneau was sunk in the South Pacific. Their deaths brought the reality of the war home to America. John Satterfield tells the story of the brothers, The Battle of Guadalcanal and the impact of the tragedy on the family, community and nation.

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