Our War: Afghanistan 10 years on

[DAKOTAstorm]

Starting tonight 21:00 BBC Three, looks like its going to be a good watch! follows the troops out on operation in Afghanistan via helmet cameras and mic's! should give it a more troops eye view and involvement!

[andyjo1982]

DAKOTAstorm said:

Starting tonight 21:00 BBC Three, looks like its going to be a good watch! follows the troops out on operation in Afghanistan via helmet cameras and mic's! should give it a more troops eye view and involvement!

Some incredible footage on there. Fairplay to anyone who signs up and maximum respect, i know i couldn't do it.

[HUW JONES]

The best documentary ever? Total respect.

[Guffy]

Absolutely gripping, really powerful stuff, not moved from the edge of the seat since it started.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

Based on what I've seen so far I'd spend most of my time there crapping my pants, scary stuff.

[Lizardking]

Emotional on so many levels.

[Mr_B]

Amazing footage and detail. So many of them looked ( and still do ) so young.
Looks like this could be a landmark series. Total respect to the guys in our armed forces.

[HarryW]

Now that is what I call quality TV, really enjoyed that. My heart goes out to the families, respect. A bit surprised it went out on BBC3, would love to know the thinking behind that.

[anonymous-user]

RedWhiteMonkey said:

Based on what I've seen so far I'd spend most of my time there crapping my pants, scary stuff.

I can assure you, that's what most people actually do.

[princeperch]

and still we bring these young men back in coffins. it's not right on any level.

[DAKOTAstorm]

I think what makes it so good is its the footage from the actual soldiers, what they see and hear which helps capture the environment on a whole different level to what were used to seeing, I sat and watched the full thing ever so slightly tense!

[KemP]

Eye opening stuff. I found the medic vac part in the Chinook particularly moving. The guys and girls who serve have my up most respect. Cant wait for the next episode.

[ninja-lewis]

The BBC documentary following the Chinook aircrew, which included more footage of the evacuation than shown in Our War, can be found in 5 parts on youtube.

Above Enemy Lines
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhZEVbYVcFc
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLUREtsAjDI
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reSk06WCB7k
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oSbmJxjsT0
Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQiqJ-X__3A

[Dibble]

princeperch said:

and still we bring these young men back in coffins. it's not right on any level.

I get so frustrated at work dealing with people who give nothing to society but sit around all day every day on benefits, whingeing about their "rights".

Seeing young lads like these, doing what they do, makes you realise the gulf that exists between those that give and those that take.

Total respect to each and every one of those soldiers.

[wolves_wanderer]

Stunning piece of work. The first photo of the group showed how young they were, total respect.

[funkyrobot]

Forgot to make a topic about this earlier as i've known about this series for a while.

Gripping, emotional stuff. Really gives you an insight into what the armed forces have to go through in a war zone. My fiancee and I had tears in our eyes after watching it.

I have a lot of respect for anyone who serves in the forces. As has been mentioned above, it puts things into perspective when you look at the society we live in in the UK.

[Don Veloci]

Enjoying the programme would not be the right phrase, but I was gripped with huge respect for these boys.
Looking at the photos and interviews I'm thinking feck, I'm old (34).

What was coming across in some footage was initially they appear a mix of a bit laid back, jokey nerves, and not 100% on the ball. eg: a reminder earlier for the tail end boys to actually stay alert and guard the tail. Also after the man down, one boy reminded to keep the rifle and eyes up and properly watch the corner.
But overall what comes across is the training did kick in and they got the job done professionally in what must have been a terrifying first contact for many.

I only know one guy out there but seeing the real thing from a camera in the middle means I've even greater respect for him and his mates.

[Devilstreak]

HarryW said:

Now that is what I call quality TV, really enjoyed that. My heart goes out to the families, respect. A bit surprised it went out on BBC3, would love to know the thinking behind that.

There was a piece about it on the local news last night. Apparently it went out because the parents of the fallen wanted to see what happened.

Didn't get chance to watch it but will be watching it later.

[Corsair7]

Brilliant program.

Shows that we send kids to war, they return as men, or dead.

Good blokes one and all.

Next weeks shows that incedent where the female medic wins the Military Cross I think.

[fathomfive]

I missed this last night but I'm guessing it will be on iPlayer so I can watch it later.