The Real Life and Tragic End of Private Roy Cobb | Band of Brothers

Private Roy Cobb of Easy Company is one of the most maligned soldiers in “Band of Brothers” and is depicted as abrasive and cowardly during WWII. However, in real life, Cobb’s fellow Easy Company veterans, including Dick Winters, spoke commendably about him and described him as being a likeable and effective paratrooper. We explain why “Band of Brothers” presents a one-sided view of the real Roy Cobb, and we reveal how the HBO miniseries and the Stephen Ambrose book deviate from his true story. We also examine what happened to Roy Cobb after WWII, including his tragic death. #bandofbrothers #roycobb #ww2 #easycompany #wwii