CF dawn raid on a Taliban compoud, video by Scott Kesterson
Troops from Alpha Company, 2nd Platoon, "Red Devils" from Edmonton, Canada conduct a dawn raid on a Taliban compound on July 13, 2006 in Hydarabad, Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan.Copyright: Scott Kesterson http://...
No they had a high regard for their own safety, well as much as one can have in those conditions. but it was the fact that when the Canadians arrived in force we would take the objective.
~Thanato
MikeBatman(November 25, 2008 at 12:23 am)
The Germans in WW1 coined the Canadian regiments as Storm Troopers because they came with complete disregard for their own personal safety in order to achieve the objective.
Jimderkaisser(November 21, 2008 at 8:14 am)
Nous n'avons jamais cherchez la bagarre au Canada, mais chaque fois que nous avonsété confronté à la guerre, les Canadiens ont montré qu'ils sont parmi les soldats ,les marins et les aviateurs les plus courageux, les plus compétent et les plus efficaces du monde.
We never look for the fight in Canada, but whenever we were faced with war, Canadians have proofed himself they are among the soldiers, sailors and airmen the bravest, most competent and most efficient in the world.
Jimderkaisser(November 21, 2008 at 8:08 am)
Did you heard the bullet who pass over canadian position and the noise made by the 25mm gun?
rit911(November 20, 2008 at 6:02 pm)
Canadians have always been great military. From when they were in World 1 and 2.Were no joke and we can get the job done when needed.
mewatchvideo1234(November 10, 2008 at 6:52 pm)
"They're definately gonna wonder who the Canadians are from here on out, that's for sure!"...hell ya. Kudos to Scott Kesterton for the great footage and to all our Canadian allies for the blood and sweat they give in Afghanistan! You guys rock!
Thanato26(November 10, 2008 at 4:25 am)
dont call me sir I work for a living, lol. no problem, someones gotta dispel the dirbble that gets posted on here lol.
~Thanato
Staiduk(November 7, 2008 at 1:14 am)
...easier and safer than letting them shoot back.Anyhoo; just want to add my appreciation to Mr. Kesterson in his superb footage of 'ma boyz'. And to all soldiers of every country serving today. Keep tight, lads, stay sharp. We who fought salute you who fight.
- Staiduk
Staiduk(November 7, 2008 at 1:11 am)
Oh - looks like my reply idea doesn't work very well. OK, I'll be brief, sorry. :) Anyway, bodies are found where the target fell - behind doors, in windows, etc. Rarely out in the open unless they're running. An assault is mad, tense and bewildering; the only thing that keeps it on track is the discipline of the soldiers and leadership of the NCO's. Folks have stated they see a lot of random fire - the whole point in an assault is to pump fire downrange to keep their heads down...
Staiduk(November 7, 2008 at 1:06 am)
I can assure you this is very real. I wasn't involved in Afghanistan, my war ended in '93. But this is what the real thing looks like. There are no labels, no slowly-moving silhouetted enemy to shoot at. This is war; not a rifle range or video game. The enemy don't want to be shot any more than we do; and they are good fighters. Miserable soldiers, but good fighters. There is a difference.You don't see bodies, because unlike war movies, they don't politely stack themselves up like cordwood...
Staiduk(November 7, 2008 at 1:03 am)
Just a quick note to Thanato: Just want to shake your hand, Sir; you've been doing sterling service keeping this conversation on a respectful level. Too often the armchair critics and 'mom's basement' weenies take over with their usual drivel.Now, let me add a few comments of my own. I'll need to reply to myself given the 500 character limit, but brevity has never been my strong suit. :) To those that think this is staged, due to the lack of bodies/visible enemy:
