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Albert Blithe (June 25, 1923 – December 17, 1967) was an American career soldier who served as a private first class with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.
Sep 25, 2023 · Band of Brothers incorrectly states that Albert Blithe died of his war wounds in 1948, but in reality, he died of kidney failure and complications during surgery in 1967. The mistake originated from Stephen A. Ambrose's nonfiction book, which the series is based on, and was never corrected.
Sep 21, 2023 · Band of Brothers says Albert Blithe died in 1948 from a gunshot wound – but this is completely false. Near the end of the episode, Blithe volunteers to investigate a nearby...
PFC. Albert Blithe is a character featured in Band of Brothers, an original Toccoa soldier. He is the main focus of episode three, "Carentan". Blithe was born on 25 June 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Oct 11, 2023 · Easily the biggest error that made it into Band of Brothers ' book and miniseries was the fate of Private Albert Blithe, who is shown being shot in the neck in episode 3, "Carentan." The episode's ending text states that Blithe never recovered from his wounds and died in 1948.
Sep 25, 2023 · Albert Blithe. Some smaller details aside for dramatic effect, Band of Brothers was very focused on historical accuracy, from costuming to Army procedures. However, there was one big error.
Sep 23, 2023 · In Band of Brothers episode 3, “Carentan”, Private Albert Blithe shows symptoms of conversion disorder, a condition which was once referred to as “hysterical blindness.” The affliction seems to have struck him during the Battle of Carentan.
