![]() So what Sobel intended as an authoritarian flex becomes a judiciary nightmare that exposes Sobel's pettiness. Winters, however, requests trial by court martial, leaving Sobel speechless. The punishment is relatively minor (temporary confinement to base), and Sobel tells him to just take it because he never leaves the base anyway. Sobel tries to give Winters non-judicial punishment for the crime of not reporting when summoned, even though Winters never received the message, which was Sobel's fault. Bothering by the Book: This is how he deals with Sobel's Neidermeyer tendencies.Unfortunately, his promotion means he's a Desk Jockey for the later half of the series. Authority Equals Asskicking: He's a Major because he's badass.When Dike clams up mid-battle, he instinctively runs out to help them himself, only for Colonel Sink to stop him.Sobel, on the other hand, had to read Christenson's nametag to identify him and couldn't even tell that he was being pranked by Luz in Aldbourne. He even manages to recognize Bull's voice, even though his back is turned. In Episode 1, as if to further prove just how opposite they are, Winters is seen running alongside the men during training and encouraging all of them by name.A Father to His Men: Leads his men from the front and genuinely cares for their well-being.The Ace: Smart, courageous, analytical, calm under pressure, and a decent man in a time of war, Winters is exactly the kind of soldier you want leading your company.100% Heroism Rating: With the single exception of Sobel, whose dislike is plainly Driven by Envy, it's next to impossible for anyone to say anything bad about Winters.He is portrayed as a model leader ( is calm and unflappable, cares about his men, can hold his own in combat, an excellent tactician) and an all-around good person (even if he's considered overly straight-laced by some). Starts the series as a 2nd Lieutenant and is eventually promoted to Major thanks to his competence, tactical genius, and general badassery. The central character of the series, with the biggest number of POV episodes (#2, 5, 10 and, arguably, 1). Major Richard "Dick" Winters ( Damian Lewis) In the series, he tells the NCOs he could have them all shot when they threaten to resign if Sobel isn't replaced. and saved us the trouble," when men under their command committed court martial-level offenses. Why Don't You Just Shoot Him?: Was known in real life to tell his subordinates, "You should have just shot the S.O.B.However, the tactical and environmental situations had changed to the point where a second attempt would be a suicide mission. note The previous mission had captured an enemy soldier who had information they could use, so he was hoping for a replay of that. A major exception is in episode 8, when he shows really bad judgment and orders a very dangerous mission into enemy territory. Reasonable Authority Figure: He is shown as competent, level-headed, and harboring no illusions about his men having any desire to lose their lives.Colonel Strayer, who has a Go, Ye Heroes, Go and Die mentality going for him and seems a bit of a coward as well. Real-life Sink was in his late 30s during WWII, but in the series he looks to be fifty-something. Cool Old Guy: Considerably older than the rest of the cast.Colonel Badass: Professional, plainspoken, inspires respect and deference from every man junior to him.Where Taylor "thought the men loved to fight", Sink knew "they hated to fight", and generally did his best to provide for them. A Father to His Men: Generally viewed by the soldiers under his command as reasonable, forthcoming, and friendly.He is the highest-ranking officer among the cast credited in the opening. The man who commanded the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment throughout the war.
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