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Was Herbert Sobel Really As Horrible As ‘Band of Brothers’ Made Him Out to Be?

David Schwimmer as Herbert Sobel in 'Band of Brothers' + Herbert Sobel wearing his military uniform

Herbert Sobel is widely considered to be one of the most disliked characters in the war genre, whether that be in film or television. David…

Easy Company Members: What Happened to the Men of Easy Company After WW2?

Still from 'Band of Brothers'

The members of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division are among the most famous American service members of the Second…

Easy Company Assigned to Occupation Duty At the Eagle’s Nest

Three members of Easy Company sitting at the Eagle's Nest

Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division are arguably among the most famous paratroopers to have served during the Second World…

Last Surviving Member of the ‘Band of Brothers’ Dies Aged 99

Members of Easy Company sitting together

Colonel Edward Shames, the last surviving member of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, has passed away at the age of 99.…

Remembering Easy Company In Photos

Still from 'Band of Brothers'

The accomplishments of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during the Second World War are perhaps most famously portrayed in…

Easy Company Facts Even Hardcore Fans of ‘Band of Brothers’ Don’t Know

HBO’s 2001 miniseries, Band of Brothers, has continued to gain popularity in the decades since its release. This is partly due to later generations having…

Bastogne – In The Footsteps of Band of Brothers – By Reg Jans

Inspired by Dr. Stephen Ambrose’s bestselling book and the successful HBO series Band of Brothers, many people have travelled the world following the footsteps of…

Bastogne – In The Footsteps of Band of Brothers – By Reg Jans

Maj. Richard Winters’ notes from his last visit to Bastogne BASTOGNE – Take it Easy! Inspired by Dr. Stephen Ambrose’s bestselling book and the successful…

Bastogne – In The Footsteps of Band of Brothers – By Reg Jans

Maj. Richard Winters’ notes from his last visit to Bastogne BASTOGNE – Take it Easy! Inspired by Dr. Stephen Ambrose’s bestselling book and the successful…

Band of Brothers – Easy Company – The real story of the attack on Foy

Reg Jans

Battlefield guide Reg Jans takes us to Foy (near Bastogne) and tells us about the January 13th 1945 attack. We are shown the locations where…

Battlefield Guide Reg Jans on the role of Captain Speirs in the attack on Foy

Reg Jans

Battlefield Guide Reg Jans tells us Captain Speirs’ role in the attack on Foy, near Bastogne, on January 13th 1945. You can tour with Reg…

Battle of Bastogne – Easy Company – 2nd Battalion Command Post in the Bois Jacques Forrest overlooking Foy

Reg Jans

Expert battlefield guide Reg Jans takes us into the Bois Jacques Forrest to the location of the 2nd Battalion Command Post. During the Battle for Bastogne Easy…