A Paratrooper's Story: Major Dick Winters

Richard "Dick" Winters, a legendary World War II paratrooper, led Easy Company on D-Day.

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Winters was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from college before enlisting.

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He enlisted before the U.S. entered World War II to avoid an extended draft period.

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Winters excelled in Officer Candidate School and decided to become a paratrooper.

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He joined the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Easy Company, and quickly rose through the ranks.

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Winters and Easy Company underwent rigorous training for the Allied European invasion.

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On D-Day, Winters became the commanding officer after his superior's plane was shot down.

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He led a successful assault on German Howitzers at Brécourt Manor.

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Winters and Easy Company participated in major battles, including the Battle of the Bulge.

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After the war, Winters returned to civilian life, worked, and eventually became famous through the book and TV series "Band of Brothers.

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