I've never been a fan of old WWII movies. They I usually pass them by on quiet Sunday afternoons. But this fall, I was roped into watching the HBO mini-series, Band of Brothers by Dave, who had offered to tape them for a friend at work. At first I didn't watch; I read books while it was on. Until one day, I found myself looking more at the television than at the book. I was hooked. The show is realistic, suspenseful and complex. It's based on the real experiences of the 101st Airborne Division. This really is an ensemble cast, where it's not unusual for a character you've come to know and like to be killed or otherwise removed from the front line. It happens in war, though not nearly as often in movies about war. This 10-part miniseries is based on Stephen E. Ambrose's bestseller, Band of Brothers and retells the wartime exploits of Easy Company. Each episode begins with an interview of the men who actually experienced the events that unfold. I highly reccomend watching Band of Brothers... but you don't have to take my word for it (apologies to LeVar Burton): USA Today - Best portrayal of worst of war NY Post - 'BAND'S' QUIET VICTORY CNN - Enlist TV for 'Band of Brothers' Time Magazine is also offering a special Band of Brothers history lesson. They present readers with interviews of the real men on which this series was based, historical facts and timelines, a photo gallery and free material for teachers who are teaching a lesson on WWII.