The Real Band of Brothers

The inconceivable true story of the 101st Airborne immortalised in the hit TV series Band Of Brothers, legendary for their bravery in the face of a terrifying enemy.

Taking us through the D-Day landings and the Battle Of The Bulge to the occupation of Hitler stronghold known as the Eagle's Nest, this fascinating documentary retells some of history's most defining moments through rare and exclusive interviews with the very people who lived through those darkest of days.

A combination of original archive footage of the time and honest, open interviews, this documentary is a poignantly moving portrait of life, death and the heroes who were borne of necessity