The Real Life and Huge Ending of Captain Herbert Sobel of 'Band of Brothers'

The Real Life and Huge Ending of Captain Herbert Sobel of "Band of Brothers".
Herbert Sobel was an American military officer who served during World War II. He was most notable for his role as the initial commanding officer of the Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which was made famous by the book and television series Band of Brothers. Sobel's leadership style was controversial, and he was known for his strict discipline and tough training regimen. While he was effective in preparing his men for combat, many of them resented his harsh methods and felt he was more interested in furthering his own career than in their well-being. Sobel was eventually relieved of his command just prior to the Normandy invasion, and he served the remainder of the war in a staff position. Despite his unpopularity among his men, Sobel was recognized for his contributions to the war effort and was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service.
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[fbcpraise]

They all agreed he was a great husband and father. The wife he doted on divorced him. No one from his family attended his funeral. Speechless.

[garfunkle]

Even watching the series, I thought that Sobel tough training made the men tougher. And making the men hate him oddly enough brought the men closer together. Thank you Sobel.

[tharrigan]

Nice tribute. I had read that some of the men of Easy Company, after the war, realized how Sobel’s training helped them survive the war. Several tried to get Sobel to attend post war gatherings of Easy Company but he never went. If he had gone, perhaps some healing could have occurred on all sides.

[oldsarge]

His training was indeed tough and ultimately saved lives. Part of what made Easy company such a tight unit was the fact that they banded together with their collective dislike of his treatment.
As a former Drill Sergeant, I understand his methods, I don't agree with the extent of some of his methods, but understand them.

[wilsonle]

Now for once this was a truly sad and undeserved ending and not just clickbait. RIP Col. Sobel.

[rl]

There must be more to this story. Going from a loving father to not agreeing with his kids protest of the Vietnam war then dying alone with his wife divorcing him leaves a lot of gapes in the story

[csnide]

This was the Role that opened my eyes to how GOOD of an actor David Schwimmer really

[michaelwilts]

At the core he was obviously a good man. Did he have his flaws and shortcomings? Absolutely. We all do. But he certainly didn't deserve such a sad, lonely end. I hope he is able to rest peacefully.

[darkzak]

Having read Band of Brothers and Richard Winters book, Beyond Band of Brothers, they did reach out to Sobel after the war, to invite him to the reunions, but he apparently declined. Despite the antagonisms between everyone, they did recognize that Sobel did make easy company.

[davidaddison]

When I read the late Major Winters ' autobiography, he did say Sobel wasn't popular with his methods, but he did stick up for the men when higher command wanted to punish.

[anthonyelwick]

This changes my whole opinion of him. He was treated so badly at the end. May he rest in peace and his accomplishment will always be remembered and appreciated.

[captainsensiblejr.]

Sobel was, probably, Schwimmer's finest role.

[maxbrazil]

Some of the Easy Company guys said that it was their hatred of Sobel that kept them united and motivated to not give up.

[bigchungus]

What a heart breaking end. The part where he made pancakes for the neighborhood kids broke my heart. RIP Captain.

[otpyrcralphpierre]

I just realized through this video that I have something in common with Sobel. My Father was raised up Baptist. My Mother, Catholic. We had six kids, and we were raised up Catholic. Dad never went to Catholic Mass, and Mom
didn't go to the Baptist church, although they both attended their perspective services every Sunday. Dad even
became a member of Leadership in his Church, and after retiring from corporate life, volunteered for many years
at a local hospital. Dad was always a Loving Father, and when he died from heart failure, He and Mom still were
Very Loving towards each other. I had really outstanding parents. Dad died a dozen years ago, but Mom is still
with us at 97 and still living an excellent life.

[johnholmes]

As a paratrooper i can honestly say, there are plenty of excellent trainers that made horrible leaders. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Nothing to be ashamed of. To his family: my sincere condolences. He did good. I'm sorry if he thought for one second that he wasn't a great officer. Look what he created and tell me he couldn't do the right thing . God bless him and his family

[prestonlindbeck]

When you're going to war--especially against an experienced adversary such as the German Wehrmacht--Herbert Sobel is exactly what you need. A hard charger who doesn't need--or care--to hear about your feelings. May not have been the ideal CO to lead Easy Company into combat, yet he was most certainly the Right individual to prepare them for it.

[Mark-vfop]

It’s easy to judge from your couch as you watch the series, but this man was indeed responsible for a good training through discipline to his men…. What saved a bunch of them… his last years were not deserved considering the stress hardship and cruelty this man had endured… thank you for this piece..🙏🏻

[thebowtiechaplain]

This story breaks my heart...how can a veteran died of malnutrition in a nursing home.

[patrickradcliffe]

Some are meant to train, others are meant to lead. In my 20 years in the Navy I've worked with both. Some realized it and played to that strength to support and defend. Others not so much and the command suffered because of it.