Heroes of Helmand

[Gil Boyd]

A documentary made by the lads themselves that fought at Musa Qala in 2006.

Elements of 3 PARA and The Royal Irish jointly named Easy Company. The MOD refused any assistance and effectively disengaged from any knowledge of it ever happening!!

This film shows the bravery and sheer doggedness of the officers and men that fought that lengthy 50 day battle, under strength and totally and inadequately equipped, compared to our Allies at the time.
Colonel Stuart Tootal DSO OBE the then CO of 3 PARA resigned his commission over this and other tragedies including Kajaki Dam, which was also made into a film in the last couple of years and a film not to be missed, to highlight how bad things really were back then. His selfless determination, ensured that no other British soldiers would be sent to Afghanistan or anywhere else so ill prepared ever again.

Hope you can view it where ever you are:

Heroes of Helmand - All 4

Moderator Edit: Moved to The Screening Room and loaded movie onto our in-house video server for viewing by all members.

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