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The tension reached a breaking point between Sobel and his men, particularly with Lieutenant Dick Winters, who emerged as a natural leader. Following conflicts that included a court-martial initiated by Sobel against Winters, Colonel Sink eventually transferred Sobel away from Easy Company— a move that exemplified the challenge of balancing military leadership with personal dynamics among soldiers.
This transfer was heart-wrenching for Sobel, who had poured his essence into molding Easy Company. The irony remained poignant: in his attempts to prepare his men, he became a casualty of confidence erosion from his superiors.