10 Mind-Blowing Facts about Band of Brothers

History vs. Hollywood April 22, 2025
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We reveal 10 things you didn’t know about Band of Brothers, the HBO miniseries that tells the story of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during WWII. These mind-blowing Band of Brothers facts include everything from the enormous cost to make the miniseries to the unheard of actors at the time who went on to become major stars. We also reveal the deeper meaning behind Easy Company’s motto “Currahee” and explain why Dick Winters initial reaction to Band of Brothers wasn’t entirely positive.