Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th

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Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Rob Latimer from Canada on December 09, 1998 at 02:13:59:



So... this is my first venture into the war diary, I‘ve
found it interesting reading from time to time..

Did anyone catch a program called "Forbidden Places" on
Discovery Channel this past Sunday night? They had some great
coverage of the recent Brigade ex. at Suffield in June.

Lot‘s of good coverage seems like the armour boys got
the most press. As a civie, I was impressed to see
some clear focus on "warfighting" skills at a large scale.

As I live down in the S.E. corner of AB. it‘s nice to see
some stuff on what the Canadians are doing as opposed to always
hearing about the Brit.‘s and their battle groups at
Suffield.

Anyone else catch this program... thoughts?...

Take care.

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Matt Eamer from Cochrane On Canada on December 09, 1998 at 12:53:59:


In Reply to: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Rob Latimer on December 09, 1998 at 02:13:59:



Yeah, I saw it, great show. They really portrayed the soldier in a good light, not the politically correct, warm fuzzy peacekeepers that every politician wants us to be. I think that any civvy who saw it will realize that although DND has had some big cuts in the past few years, we still have some punch in our army, we still have top-notch soldiers and have still managed to acquire some great new equipment despite the cutbacks.

One thing though, I can‘t remember his name, but the full colonel in charge looked like he was only about 29 years old. How does a guy stay looking so young? You guys have a fountain of youth in Alberta or what?

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by ****ey from Canada on December 09, 1998 at 15:09:51:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Matt Eamer on December 09, 1998 at 12:53:59:



I agree, finally a show about our grunts, not our SARs, not our Navy, but the boys in green, or "death tecs" as our young Col likes to call them. But of course, the treadheads seeemed to get the most attention, and like every other documentary there was a tendency to do a little acting from pte to Col they all talked ‘tough‘ and liked to invent touch or impressive things to say when the camera was on them, but that‘s ok, what could you expect in light of a rare showing of media confidence, although isn‘t Forbidden Places American? Anyway, it was a positive effort but maybe they should consider doing more shows, each one focussing more on the individual arms. Either way, it was fun to see some familiar faces.

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Sgt. Tyrell Cdt. Well Done from Canada on December 09, 1998 at 16:52:22:


In Reply to: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Rob Latimer on December 09, 1998 at 02:13:59:



I saw it, and thought that it was very well done. It was very reassuring to see everybody wearing Kevlar with the new camm pattern, by the way. The Forces needs more publicity like this.

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Wqtching in Alberta from Canada on December 09, 1998 at 17:13:49:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by ****ey on December 09, 1998 at 15:09:51:



The Commander of 12 CMBG is Colonel Andrew Leslie, and you‘re right, he both looks and is young, although 29 is a bit of a stretch.

It may interest the readers to know that is the grandson of Gen McNaughton, and the sone of BGen Leslie, Gunners all.

Col Leslie was also a UN Commander in Knin when genocides/ethnic cleansings were going on in full view of the world press - an excellent bit of coverage is available from BBC.

Col Leslie was appropriatel decorated for his steadfast stance in the face of superior weapons manned by slivovitz-fueled animals. He also provided a written deposition on the incident to the Tribunal in the Hague.

Col Leslie is an outstanding officer - it‘s a great pity and shame that his integrity and focus on the job is increasingly in the minority in the Army.

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Watching in Alberta from Canada on December 09, 1998 at 19:05:22:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Wqtching in Alberta on December 09, 1998 at 17:13:49:



I‘m a great speller - just can‘t type worth a damn. Col Leslie is of course Comd of 1 CMBG, not 12 CMBG. Apologies for various other mis-typings - I hope the gist of the message got through.

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by R Port from Mississauga ON Canada on December 09, 1998 at 23:04:10:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Watching in Alberta on December 09, 1998 at 19:05:22:



Want to know a little tidbit of UFI. The very last scene at the end of that episode, where the commentator was addressing the camera, it was filmed on October 29th at Nathan Philips Square in downtown Toronto. How do I know that? He was leaning against my cam net clad Iltis, standing behind my C-6.

Celer et Audax

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Wow from Canada on December 09, 1998 at 23:45:32:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by R Port on December 09, 1998 at 23:04:10:



Aren‘t you special!

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Indeed from Canada on December 10, 1998 at 03:02:50:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Wow on December 09, 1998 at 23:45:32:



Yes, my aren‘t you special with "your c6" and "your iltis."

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by R Port from Mississauga ON Canada on December 10, 1998 at 23:31:34:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Indeed on December 10, 1998 at 03:02:50:



I am so non-plussed by your concilatory comments. But please, do tell, why the so obviously fake names? Afraid to make your little comments count? Anyone of marginal intelligence would take my initial statements at face value and then carry-on. What an immature reaction in an open forum for discussion.
Grow up.

Celer et Audax

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Indeed from Canada on December 11, 1998 at 13:48:59:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by R Port on December 10, 1998 at 23:31:34:



I‘m sorry we both don‘t own personal iltises and c6‘s. ACTUALLY, do you own your unit? "My" oh "my" aren‘t we a little testy, why did‘nt you just take our responses at face value and then "carry on" tough guy?

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by WOW from Canada on December 11, 1998 at 18:51:46:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by R Port on December 10, 1998 at 23:31:34:



Actually, the use of this name was no more than to convey my thoughts to all in the group to an imature soul who must state his own importance to the world by using comments like "my" iltis, and "my" C-6", as if anyone really cared who‘s they were. By the way, theyh belong to me, Indeed, and every other tax payer in Canada, not you!

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by R Port from Mississauga ON Canada on December 11, 1998 at 21:55:01:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Indeed on December 11, 1998 at 13:48:59:



I digress, let‘s all carry on.

Celer et Audax
just to set matters straight, I do not own an Iltis, nor do I own a C-6, I am sorry for this misconception

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Actually... from Canada on December 20, 1998 at 14:11:31:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by R Port on December 11, 1998 at 21:55:01:



...once you sign for ‘em, they "are" yours. Lose it and watch what happens to ya. -

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by Mary Harrison Cpl for ever from Victoria Canada on December 24, 1998 at 14:52:03:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by Actually... on December 20, 1998 at 14:11:31:



Oh ya! I‘m a supply tech and I can tell ya, the Temp Issue Card is a legal document. Sign for it, lose it, and you‘ll have some ‘splainin‘ to do!

 

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Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th





Posted by That Guy from Canada on December 28, 1998 at 23:34:56:


In Reply to: Re: Forbidden Places - Dec. 6th posted by WOW on December 11, 1998 at 18:51:46:



Hey dude, knock it off. He was only stating that the last scene was shot in Toronto,
and that he was there, proving where it was shot.