The second episode focuses solely on D-Day. The title "Day of Days" comes from a reference by regimental commander Sink to the "night of nights" in a pre-battle speech mimeographed and distributed before the troops boarded their planes. Easy Company's jump into Normandy is depicted, with emphasis given to the experiences of Lieutenant Winters and Sergeant Guarnere. With Lieutenant Meehan missing, Winters assumes command of Easy, and carries ou...
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The second episode focuses solely on D-Day. The title "Day of Days" comes from a reference by regimental commander Sink to the "night of nights" in a pre-battle speech mimeographed and distributed before the troops boarded their planes. Easy Company's jump into Normandy is depicted, with emphasis given to the experiences of Lieutenant Winters and Sergeant Guarnere. With Lieutenant Meehan missing, Winters assumes command of Easy, and carries out the company's mission with a handful of men. The real-life action, known to historians as the Brￃﾩcourt Manor Assault and described as a textbook example of an assault on a fixed position, is faithfully depicted on screen.
The episode concludes with a voice-over by Winters revealing his thoughts on his participation in the war.
Distinguished Service Cross-Richard Winters
Silver Star-Lynn "Buck" Compton-Bill Guarnere-Gerald Lorraine-Joe Toye
Bronze Star-Carwood Lipton-"Popeye" Wynn-Donald Malarkey-Walter Hendrix-Myron Ranney-John...
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