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Herbert Maxwell Sobel (January 26, 1912 – September 30, 1987) was an American soldier who served as a commissioned officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.
Mar 10, 2022 · During World War II, U.S. Army officer Herbert Sobel served as the first commander of the Easy Company — and became infamous for his strictness. He was one of the most intense U.S. Army officers in history.
Sep 24, 2021 · Winters chooses the latter and signs the paperwork as his commanding officer, Capt. Herbert Sobel, played by a very sour-looking David Schwimmer, stares at him in stunned silence.
Jan 26, 2024 · Herbert Sobel is portrayed as a tough and belligerent commander in HBO's 'Band of Brothers' (2001), but how true is this to the real man?
Oct 11, 2023 · At the start of Band of Brothers' first episode, "Currahee," David Schwimmer's divisive Captain Herbert Sobel orders the 2nd platoon to run up and down the mountain – an exhausting "three miles up, three miles down." As they're leaving the barracks, Carwood Lipton notices that one member of the platoon, Private White, is sitting on his bed ...
Jan 23, 2024 · Captain Herbert Sobel is a complex and controversial figure in the hit miniseries Band of Brothers. His leadership style and treatment of Easy Company has sparked much debate and emotional impact among viewers.
Aug 25, 2023 · After Richard Winters’ court-martial, the men of Easy Company began to turn on Herbert Sobel. Soon after, their faith in him disappeared completely. Without Winters, who was performing administrative duties outside of the company during his court-martial, the paratroopers took matters into their own hands.
May 30, 2022 · Easy Company’s first commander, Herbert Sobel, came from a military education and had experience in the Military Police Corps. Richard “Dick” Winters, who’d later come to command the unit, had to work to put himself through Franklin & Marshall College, whereas the wealthy Lewis Nixon attended Yale.
Oct 16, 2023 · Capt. Herbert Sobel, portrayed by David Schwimmer in Band of Brothers, was a despised training commander known for his unnecessarily harsh and petty behavior. In real life, Sobel served in the Army during World War II, became an accountant after the war, and even rejoined active duty for the Korean War.
Aug 30, 2023 · Arguably the most disliked member of Easy Company, due, in part, to his portrayal in Band of Brothers, Herbert Sobel led a rather tragic life following his World War II-era service. When the conflict came to an end, he entered the US Army Reserve.
