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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 · Herbert Sobel was the first commander of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment’s Easy Company during World War II. He was a strict and demanding trainer, but also a talented administrator and a devoted family man.
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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?
Sep 9, 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 23, 2024 · Captain Herbert Sobel was the first commanding officer of Easy Company, a unit made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers.” Sobel’s leadership style had a significant impact on the members of Easy Company, and his legacy is still a topic of debate among historians and military enthusiasts.
May 30, 2022 · Learn about the formation, battles, and legacy of Easy Company, the U.S. Army unit that fought in Normandy, Dachau, and Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Herbert Sobel was the first commander of the company, but he was later reassigned for being too harsh.
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."
