Footage from soldier’s helmet camera shows Afghan battle
I think they’re using that footage in Our War on the BBC tonight. Well worth watching, if it’s anything close to the series they did last year.
Touching.. RIP
Pretty intense stuff, thanks for sharing.
Is Our War back on tonight? I saw some previous episodes. Hope i get the chance to watch it.
Tonight on Our War you will see the death of British soldier Kingsman Darren Deady, 22. You will hear him call out to the medic to “hurry up” as the medic failed to insert the drip he needed nine times. He was shot in the chest with a 7.62 round and died from blood loss. You will also see Captain Andrew Griffiths, moments before he steps on an IED. Now, the reason I am telling you this is not to spoil it, I wanted to prepare you guys for it. I have already seen the footage and for those of a sensitive nature it will be awful.
you got a link for that scarle?
Since I dont live in the UK and I want to watch it.
Hey Corporal, Is it a previously shown episode because i think i have seen the part with Captain Andrew Griffiths.
I really dont want to discuss it. I find it disgusting to air a dying mans last moments for the world to oggle over. Whatever cause they fought for, they died bravely doing it. So now with all the compassion and respect this nation has, we make it an entertainment piece.
It’s not entertainment, its the harsh realities of war. Maybe. Just maybe, if more people watched it, instead of watching Eastenders and X factor, we wouldn’t be sending our lads overseas to pointless conflicts.
There was an article on the BBC news website about this today.
In fact, here’s the link for those who are interested: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19243508
I agree with Wilson. I don’t think there are many people who watch it because it’s good TV. At least I know that I watch it because not only does it remind us that there are still guys out there, right now as we speak, fighting and sacrificing themselves for us, but it means that these brave men and women get the respect and recognition they deserve. Britain has been turned upside down and inside out, and we now know that because when someone gets voted off some shitey talent show the newspapers are filled and the social networks explode, but when a British soldier is killed or injured (this goes for other countries aswell) he gets a vague mention on BBC news and a few people wishing his family well. It’s embarassing. Thanks for the heads up about the nature of the footage Scarle, and I appreciate that this stuff is hard for you to talk about, but I’ll be watching the program and paying my respects. Lest We Forget.
Its a personal thing. I find life precious and dont enjoy watching anyone die, especially in pain. I wouldn’t want my death televised as my family might see it. Wilson makes a very good point, and it may yield benefits in opening someone’s eyes to the real situation. I just worry that his friends or family may come across it and it cause them even more grief. Hell if that was my son bleeding out on the floor on TV I think I might do myself in, even the thought of it honestly has made me feel sick.
They don’t show these scenes unless the family give the say so. I also find them upsetting. I keep watching them because not watching I think, somehow feels disrespectful.
Brian.
I respect your viewpoint, Scarle. I’m sure the BBC wouldn’t show any footage without the express consent of the soldiers’ next of kin though. In that respect, I would hope that the soldiers’ families want people to acknowledge their sacrifices and those of the soldiers who are still out there fighting.
I have no personal connection to the armed forces so my view will hold less weight. I do not, however, think that the our war documentaries are exploitative; they are just horribly accurate and a stark reminder of how bad things are out there.
The accuracy is in the edit, so I wouldn’t read too much into watching a documentary even if it is comprised entirely of footage from the actual combat area.
The big question that they really ought to be answering with these documentaries and whatnot is just what the Army are even hoping to achieve over there. Over the years I’ve had quite a few friends gone out there, got one out there at the moment in Helmand, not one of them knew why the army was out there.
So hopefully in this documentary we’ll learn the Grand Plan for how successfully defeating the Taliban in Helmand will make the world a better place.
Having watched this I have to say I thought the BBC handled it excellently. I’m not sure how anyone could watch it and not have been affected by the grief that everyone involved quite clearly experienced.
A very moving piece, my heart goes out to those families.
Didn’t get a chance to watch this tonight, ended up going out but have it recorded or will watch it on iPlayer. I know the last series gave the families lots of air time to talk about their feelings and respected privacy and details a lot, a very well made program.
It was a very poignant programme. It doesn’t glorify the war in any way. It doesn’t make you think that these guys have the best jobs in the world. It should you the real and true perspective from the viewpoint of a squaddie on the front lines. The deaths were… not shocking, or graphic (in this episode, at least), but they were telling. The boys on the ground give their viewpoint as mates and soldiers and the families give their viewpoint as being at home and getting that heart stopping knock on the door. I understand why people don’t watch it, but for those of you who never have, or are undecided as to whether or not you want to, I would urge you to watch the first episode on the iPlayer.
It doesn’t hold any punches, and you really shouldn’t watch it if you’re easily upset, but for the rest of you, do it but with a respect. These guys have fought… and in cases, died, fighting for us.
http://www.liveleak.com//view?i=896_1345543603
was this the one aired yesterday?