Band Of Brothers: “Currahee” Translation & Meaning Explained

In Band of Brothers, HBO’s acclaimed war drama miniseries, the soldiers of Easy Company find an empowering meaning in the word “currahee.” In fact, the Cherokee term becomes the battalion’s motto, providing them with the strength they need to weather World War II’s many dangers. Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who had previously worked together on the Oscar-winning Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers zeroes in on the efforts of a parachute infantry regiment across 10 harrowing episodes.