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What was the name of the second Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division?
What was the name of the second Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division?
Easy Company
The troops had never before endured basic training at the same time as what training?
The troops had never before endured basic training at the same time as what training?
Jump training
In which state did basic training take place?
In which state did basic training take place?
Georgia
What was the name of the base where the 506th regiment trained?
What was the name of the base where the 506th regiment trained?
What is the elevation of Mount Currahee?
What is the elevation of Mount Currahee?
What were the men served a large meal of before being ordered to run up Mount Currahee?
What were the men served a large meal of before being ordered to run up Mount Currahee?
Who was Easy Company's commanding officer in Chapter 1?
Who was Easy Company's commanding officer in Chapter 1?
Who was the 2nd Lieutenant of Easy Company in Chapter 1?
Who was the 2nd Lieutenant of Easy Company in Chapter 1?
Who was promoted to 1st lieutenant in the first few weeks of basic training in Chapter 1?
Who was promoted to 1st lieutenant in the first few weeks of basic training in Chapter 1?
When did Easy Company complete basic training?
When did Easy Company complete basic training?
Who in the narrative stands out as the protagonist?
Who in the narrative stands out as the protagonist?
Who in the narrative stands out as the foil to the protagonist?
Who in the narrative stands out as the foil to the protagonist?
Where did Easy Company undergo parachute training?
Where did Easy Company undergo parachute training?
What portion of parachute training were the men of the Easy Company excused from?
What portion of parachute training were the men of the Easy Company excused from?
After how much time in parachute training did the Easy Company make their first jump?
After how much time in parachute training did the Easy Company make their first jump?
What plane did the men of Easy Company first jump from in parachute training?
What plane did the men of Easy Company first jump from in parachute training?
What percentage of Easy Company regiment completed the first jump in parachute training?
What percentage of Easy Company regiment completed the first jump in parachute training?
The men who completed five successful jumps in parachute training received a certificate and what to denote them certified parachutists?
The men who completed five successful jumps in parachute training received a certificate and what to denote them certified parachutists?
When did Easy Company's regiment move to the Alabama side of the fort in Chapter 2?
When did Easy Company's regiment move to the Alabama side of the fort in Chapter 2?
Where did Easy Company's regiment move in March, 1943?
Where did Easy Company's regiment move in March, 1943?
In what state was the camp located where Easy Company moved in March, 1943?
In what state was the camp located where Easy Company moved in March, 1943?
Who became the victim of several training exercise pranks that made him appear incompetent in Chapter 2?
Who became the victim of several training exercise pranks that made him appear incompetent in Chapter 2?
Where did Easy Company board a train for in May, 1943?
Where did Easy Company board a train for in May, 1943?
What marked the date that the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment officially joined the 101st Airborne Division?
What marked the date that the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment officially joined the 101st Airborne Division?
Where did the ship with Easy Company arrive in September 1943?
Where did the ship with Easy Company arrive in September 1943?
The men of Easy Company traveled to where, which was eight miles west of London, in September, 1943?
The men of Easy Company traveled to where, which was eight miles west of London, in September, 1943?
What refers to warfare with asphyxiating, poisonous, or corrosive gases, oil and flames?
What refers to warfare with asphyxiating, poisonous, or corrosive gases, oil and flames?
Growing dissatisfaction with Sobel's lack of tactical skill made some officers consider approaching who about the problem in Chapter Three?
Growing dissatisfaction with Sobel's lack of tactical skill made some officers consider approaching who about the problem in Chapter Three?
At the end of October 1943, Sobel assigned Winters to what inspection duty?
At the end of October 1943, Sobel assigned Winters to what inspection duty?
What refers to a court consisting of military or naval personnel appointed by a commander to try charges of offenses by soldiers or sailors against military or naval law?
What refers to a court consisting of military or naval personnel appointed by a commander to try charges of offenses by soldiers or sailors against military or naval law?
Who transferred Winters out of Easy Company as the battalion mess officer in Chapter 3?
Who transferred Winters out of Easy Company as the battalion mess officer in Chapter 3?
What ultimatum did the company give Major Strayer in Chapter 3?
What ultimatum did the company give Major Strayer in Chapter 3?
Who did the company officers consult with about their ultimatum in Chapter 3?
Who did the company officers consult with about their ultimatum in Chapter 3?
Who verbally reprimanded the company for considering mutiny in Chapter 3?
Who verbally reprimanded the company for considering mutiny in Chapter 3?
Captain Sobel was transferred to head a new what in Chapter 3?
Captain Sobel was transferred to head a new what in Chapter 3?
Study Notes
Easy Company Overview
- The second Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Division, was called Easy Company.
- Basic training was uniquely conducted simultaneously with jump training.
- Training primarily took place in Georgia, at Camp Toccoa.
Key Locations and Elevations
- Mount Currahee, a significant site during their training, has an elevation of 1,000 feet.
- Following training at Camp Toccoa, Easy Company underwent parachute training at Fort Benning.
- The unit moved to Camp Mackall, North Carolina, in March 1943 after initial basic training.
- By September 1943, Easy Company arrived in Liverpool, England, and later traveled to Aldbourne, eight miles west of London.
Key Personnel
- Herbert Sobel served as Easy Company's commanding officer at the outset, while Dick Winters was the 2nd Lieutenant.
- Dick Winters received a promotion to 1st Lieutenant during basic training.
- A pivotal character, Dick Winters is viewed as the protagonist; Herbert Sobel serves as his foil in the narrative.
Training Highlights
- Basic training was completed in November 1942, with notable moments including a large spaghetti meal before an arduous run up Mount Currahee.
- Easy Company completed their first parachute jump after approximately three weeks of training from a C-47 aircraft, achieving a 94% completion rate.
- Graduates of parachute training earned Silver Wings after completing five successful jumps.
Challenges and Changes
- By October 1943, discontent with Sobel prompted officers, including Winters, to consider reporting their concerns to Colonel Sink.
- Sobel's competency was questioned, leading to pranks that undermined his authority during training exercises.
- Easy Company issued an ultimatum to Major Strayer, demanding Sobel's replacement or the threat of quitting.
- After the ultimatum, Captain Sobel was reassigned to lead a new parachute school, with Easy Company subsequently gaining new leadership.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Soldiers were excused from Stage A, the physical training portion, during parachute training.
- In June 1943, the 506th officially became part of the 101st Airborne Division.
- A court martial, a military tribunal for trying offenses against military law, can be called during disciplinary issues.
- Colonel Sink reprimanded the company to affirm their commitment after discussions of potential mutiny.
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Test your knowledge of 'Band of Brothers' with this final review quiz covering key facts about Easy Company, their training, and notable events. Each question focuses on specific details from the series that highlight the experiences of the soldiers in World War II.
