Posted on Jan 15, 2022
Leaders, What is Your Opinion on the Portrayal of CPT Sobel in Band of Brothers?
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In the WW2 mini-series, CPT Herbert Sobel (1912-1987) was depicted as a selfish a-hole who earned nothing more than hatred from his trainees. But in his defense, couldn't we say that his harshness is what hardened the men of Easy Company so that they would endure the trenches of Europe? I can't help but feel that this TV show has tarnished a man's legacy.
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The mini series erred by virtue of NOT portraying what an unmitigated ass Sobel really was. From the word go he was a foul up. In the l70's this moron attempted to commit suicide and only managed to blow both eyes out. He spent the rest of his miserable life blind in a nursing home. What a wretched prick.
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SFC Barbara Layman
Maybe you should do a bit of research. What is your military experience & when? Look at the standing of the US Military prior to WWII and what was necessary in a very short time to train up for the mission. Considering the times, I'd say his training prepared Easy well for the mission and their encounters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Sobel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Sobel
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From a training perspective he was brilliant in a way. He picked at the most inobvious forcing the men to battle buddy check one another in order to stay ahead of sobel. It’s the little shit that messes up a mission. The stuff you might not think about. But as everyone mentions his character took a nose dive in tactical leadership.
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I have served under officers like CPT sobel. I gave my subordinates as much top cover as I could and prayed hard for his time to run out. I'm still standing...nuf said
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SPC July Macias
I think the closest I’ve ever seen to a real life Sobel is a 1SG “R” in A Company . Man was a PT stud with a Ranger tab. But had never deployed and was never in a Ranger battalion. He had a chip on his shoulder and made his NCO’s miserable. Most of whom had more experience than he did. We often discussed how this 28 year old got promoted to 1SG. Every E7 who spoke about him let it be known he was arrogant. Thankfully I was in D Company and we were blessed to have a great 1SG and commander.
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