Hope and Worthy Leadership

Easy company was know simply for being the best. However, it never managed to find a worthy commander. Its current commander after Bastogne was Lt. Dike. While he was capable in some ways, he was not able to lead Easy company.

Then came a man by the name of 1st Lt. Ronald C. Spears [pg 205]. Spears was know for his 'ferocity' and had a reputation. Most members knew the stories of him and how he treated Germans. His most infamous story had to have been his killing of German prisoners. However, he never face any punishments for his actions and was known to be a man to be feared and respected. Lt. Dike could not measure up to him. This was shown in their battle at Foy.

Under heavy fire, Lt Dike broke down in the heat of battle. He was not able to go any further and kept his men under his charge in a open area. Winters shouted and urged him to go on, but he kept easy company there where they were nothing but sitting ducks. Out of the many commanders that tried to reach easy company, only one succeeded and was able to lead them. Lt. Spears relieved Lt. Dike and took charge of the company. Under his leadership, easy was able to advance and secure Foy. Spears was later given command of the company permanently.