🎧 Band of Brothers: A New Discovery
🎧 Dan Snow's History Hit
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In part 2 of this series on Easy Company and the American 101st Airborne Division, we are back in the village of Aldbourne, following in the steps of the infantrymen as they trained, relaxed and got to know Britain in preparation for the liberation of Europe. The team make an exciting discovery that gives them a direct link to soldiers of Easy Company.
This episode was produced by Marian Des Forges and James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.
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