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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.
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.
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 ."
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.
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?
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.
