&--Monday, September 8, 2008 ; 2:00 AM
EldwinSchrodinger @ Ross Kemp in Afghanistan
EldwinSchrodinger @ Ross Kemp in Afghanistan
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A 5 part series featuring Ross Kemp in Afghanistan following the 1st Battalion of the British army's Royal Anglian Regiment during their deployment to Afghanistan's Helmand Province from March to August 2007. In preparation for the assignment, Kemp had to participate in military training for personal defence, including use of the SA80 assault rifle. Kemp has a personal interest in the East Anglians, as he is from their recruiting area, and his father served with their predecessor regiment, the Royal Norfolk Regiment, in Cyprus.
Unlike a "traditional" war documentary, the series was firmly positioned by Kemp as being the "soldiers story", focusing on the experiences of the soldiers at home and abroad, and also features the views of their families. With a personal connection with the Vikings, Kemp is an ardent supporter of the men and the mission, and his film makes many criticisms of the situation the soldiers find themselves in.
Unlike what you see in movies where soldiers run around upon enemy fire, in this movie, what you see is what you get in a real war situation. A part during the filming the crew were pinned down by fire from the Taliban forces where kemp was in the near face of death with bullets passing within inches. This film is certainly worth watching for its battle realism and its high definition.
"Its certainly a place these British soldiers wouldn't want to stay for long."
For those who are into modern warfare, you should check out this film.
