The safety and well-being of their soldiers should be paramount to any company commander. Major 'Chuckles' seems to understand that notion very well as well as having pride in his 'boys'. Every parent of a soldier should feel blessed if their son has a commander like that.
I did 25 years in the Canadian army (infantry my whole career) my last tour was 2007 in Kandahar, and what I remember was getting off the bus, greeting my wife and daughter so gratefully, yet the next day missing my buddies.
I don't usually pay attention to military documenteries. I am however, an ex Canadian soldier so recently started paying closer attention to the commonwealths ( l include Canada still) efforts abroad. I have never been to Afghanistan but have been wounded a few times in other conflicts in the past. I just wanted to say as did "Chuckles" not to underestimate our youth. God bless our fallen! And those that grieve for them.
Ashleigh's dad really messed with his head, as a dad I'm behind my son no matter what he decides, his mum was great, and Ashleigh had a great attitude, wish he had stayed.
Everyone of these young men are hero's, we, thoughout the centuries, have owed young men like these, who are willling to give their lives for the service of this country total admiration and respect, which is why 11 Nov each year, is so poignant, we must never forget these hero's.
Its a funny world as a soldier, and once belonging to its family you are forever that soldier. Some of us survive where other die doing there duty. But we would never change it for the world.
People being cruel to Ashley's dad need to take a step back and realise that its no small thing to be okay with the prospect of your child being blown up in a war you may not even believe in... his emotions are human .
When I did my basic with the Scots Guards in 86 only 25 per cent passed out the rest got binned injured or just jacked because of the bullshit . Today looking back I think at least half of them would have passed if only they had the right mental attitude . A lot of it was down to discipline and if you can't hack it in the barrack blockyou won't hack it on the battlefield, sad but true and that was the defining factor . I hated every second of it but the thing what kept me going was don't let the bastards drag you down.
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The safety and well-being of their soldiers should be paramount to any company commander. Major 'Chuckles' seems to understand that notion very well as well as having pride in his 'boys'. Every parent of a soldier should feel blessed if their son has a commander like that.
I did 25 years in the Canadian army (infantry my whole career) my last tour was 2007 in Kandahar, and what I remember was getting off the bus, greeting my wife and daughter so gratefully, yet the next day missing my buddies.
I don't usually pay attention to military documenteries. I am however, an ex Canadian soldier so recently started paying closer attention to the commonwealths ( l include Canada still) efforts abroad. I have never been to Afghanistan but have been wounded a few times in other conflicts in the past. I just wanted to say as did "Chuckles" not to underestimate our youth. God bless our fallen! And those that grieve for them.
What a super Mum, "what do you think of that?" "I've looked it up" Bloody Awesome lass, absolutely everything behind her lad!
Seeing Chuckles embrace his wife and kids gets ya in the feels!
It's a shame Darren is no longer serving, made a cracking soldier and a great role model for a trainee soldier like myself
My first tour was physically exhausting but exciting.
Ashleigh's dad really messed with his head, as a dad I'm behind my son no matter what he decides, his mum was great, and Ashleigh had a great attitude, wish he had stayed.
Darren seems like a good lad. Respect mate from a veteran of Gulf War I.
Thanks so much for this, was disappointed that the previous uploader didn't do this one.
brillant documentry i wish they would do another one
Quite a different flavour to this series. Very realistic and grounded documentary.
Everyone of these young men are hero's, we, thoughout the centuries, have owed young men like these, who are willling to give their lives for the service of this country total admiration and respect, which is why 11 Nov each year, is so poignant, we must never forget these hero's.
Thank you to all the armed forces for doing the hardest job in the world HEROES EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU XXX
Its a funny world as a soldier, and once belonging to its family you are forever that soldier. Some of us survive where other die doing there duty. But we would never change it for the world.
Respect for all the lads.
Darren should be proud he has played a vital role as well as fought the battle
thanks for the last one. i couldnt find it either
People being cruel to Ashley's dad need to take a step back and realise that its no small thing to be okay with the prospect of your child being blown up in a war you may not even believe in... his emotions are human .
When I did my basic with the Scots Guards in 86 only 25 per cent passed out the rest got binned injured or just jacked because of the bullshit . Today looking back I think at least half of them would have passed if only they had the right mental attitude . A lot of it was down to discipline and if you can't hack it in the barrack blockyou won't hack it on the battlefield, sad but true and that was the defining factor . I hated every second of it but the thing what kept me going was don't let the bastards drag you down.