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Richard D. „Dick“ Winters (* 21. Januar 1918 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; † 2. Januar 2011 in Campbelltown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania [1]) war ein Major der US Army. Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges befehligte er u. a. die Easy Company, 2. Bataillon, 506.
Richard Davis Winters (January 21, 1918 – January 2, 2011) was a United States Army officer who served as a paratrooper in "Easy Company" of the 506th Infantry Regiment within the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.
11. Jan. 2011 · Richard Winters, the commanding officer of Easy Company, the Army unit whose gritty combat from the beaches of Normandy to the capture of Hitler’s mountain retreat was recounted in the book...
12. Feb. 2023 · Learn about the remarkable story of Major Dick Winters, who led his men in Easy Company through the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and the capture of Hitler's retreat. Discover how he became a reluctant hero and how his exploits were portrayed in the HBO series.
12. Juni 2006 · Major Dick Winters, the commander of Easy Company in World War II, shares his experiences and insights on leadership, discipline and teamwork. He recounts his journey from OCS to D-Day, his relationship with Colonel Sink and his views on the Band of Brothers phenomenon.
On January 2, 2011, retired Major Richard Winters, who rose to command of Company E, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and beyond during World War II, died three weeks shy of his 93rd birthday.
Learn how Lt. Richard Winters and his men of E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, captured and destroyed four German guns outside Ste. Marie-du-Mont, France, on D-Day. Their actions saved many lives on Utah Beach and earned them a letter of gratitude from a former medic.
