Uncovering the hidden training grounds of the legendary Band of Brothers in Wiltshire
In short: Dan Snow joins a team of archaeologists and military veterans in the village of Aldbourne to excavate the site where Easy Company once trained. This dig reveals the physical traces left behind by the soldiers who would eventually lead the liberation of Europe.
Beginning in 1942, millions of American soldiers arrived in Britain as part of a friendly invasion to prepare for the liberation of Europe. Among these troops was Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, later immortalized as the Band of Brothers.
The excavation in the Wiltshire village of Aldbourne offers a rare, tangible look at the daily lives of these soldiers during their training period. By searching for artifacts buried beneath the village, the team of volunteers aims to connect modern history enthusiasts with the extraordinary individuals who trained there before heading to the front lines.
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