The Fifth Estate: "Life And Death In Kandahar" airing 12 Mar 08

[Eye In The Sky]

For all the STARLIGHT types out there 

Wednesday March 12, 2008

LIFE and Death in Kandahar

To the sound of incoming choppers carrying wounded for treatment, the fifth estate takes you where most Canadians will never go: to the critical drama at the heart of Canada's war in Afghanistan. For four weeks, fifth estate cameras had exclusive access to Canada's military trauma center at Kandahar Air base--think MASH unit, 21st century style-- and to the medical professionals who work there, fighting their own battles at the turning point between life and death.

Wherever you stand on Canada's Afghan mission, you will want to meet these remarkable professionals, captured with unprecedented intimacy and candour, as they work under constant pressure at the cutting edge of modern warfare.

http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/

 

[retiredgrunt45]

I've marked that on my callendar.

 

[medicineman]

Coolness.

MM

 

[OldSolduer]

I will be encouraging all members of my unit to watch this. Us infantry types need to know what the trauma centre is all about. The troops will perform at a higher standard knowing that a good trauma centre is backing them.
I've often said that I'll forego a fourth section in a platoon if I get a damn good medic and a good signaller.

 

[PMedMoe]

We received an email at work regarding this program.  I have my calendar marked as well.

 

[Mike Baker]

Got it marked...

 

[S.Stewart]

Definately worth watching.

 

[karl28]

      Most definitely going to watch this .

 

[Osotogari]

I wonder what kind of slant they're going to have and how they're going to skew their interviews, footage, and "findings" to further it

 

[RatCatcher]

Having been in the unit during the filming, I am very excited to see it. The reporters seemed very impressed at the work of the unit. The only down part, IMHO, is the fact that they neglected to speak to other sections of unit. For example FMed and PMed, while not as rating grabbing as trauma are very important part of the unit and KAF as a whole. Of course I am jaded... I am PMed...lol. Anyway, it might be a good watch for new medics and other trades who view "inside the wire" types as not facing stress.

The other thing I would have liked seeing is the mass cal we had, but the reporters were already gone.

Cheers

 

[Kilroy]

I had the unfortunate chance to be served by these fine people when i had a suspected heart attack. (Turned out to be just a massive stress / panic attack) Thier work is amazing, and I couldn't touch thier abilities with a 10 foot pole. I for one can't wait to see this!!

 

[fire_guy686]

Definitely going to check that out.

 

[Bzzliteyr]

I look forward to seeing all my Role 3/Pri care buddies!!!

They were great friends and I thought for me (an armour crewman) to hang out with and see what they do (is there really anything more fun to do in KAF than hang out with medics?) was very eye opening and kind of showed me the other side of the coin, as I was usually outside the wire.

I hope they do a great report on those very valuable people in the CF (and other nations).

 

[westie47]

But of course, it's 'Mo night tomorrow.......so unless it is on again, I will be missing it. Crossfit, Gunfighter, Pl Atks...yay!

 

[RatCatcher]

As with all great CBC investigative reports it will be repeated numerous times on newsworld, check www.cbc.ca/fifth.

 

[Yrys]

Also :

"Revealed: Path To War" on Global

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

ON, QC & BC - 10 P.M.
MB, SK – 9 P.M.
AB & Maritimes – 8 P.M. 



... and if you're bilingual :

Entrevue du colonel Luc Marchal, ex-compagnon d’armes du général Dallaire

 

[observor 69]

Also :

"Revealed: Path To War" on Global

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

ON, QC & BC - 10 P.M.
MB, SK – 9 P.M.
AB & Maritimes – 8 P.M. 



... and if you're bilingual :

Entrevue du colonel Luc Marchal, ex-compagnon d’armes du général Dallaire

"Drawing on the research and reporting of the best-selling book "The Unexpected War" by Janice Gross Stein & Eurgene Lang."
http://www.canada.com/globaltv/revealed/index.html

Great book by Stein and Lang. As I said over in Military Literature the book describes a lot of the inside political analysis and manoeuvring that led to our growing involvement in Afghanistan.

 

[Flip]

Having watched "The Path To War" doc. on Global I can say that it was more of a book promo than anything.  There is a tone of Canada sliding down a slippery slope but the history of the thing gets straightened out.  Like I said - A book promo.

 

[Yrys]

12 Mar 08

Which mean tonight...

 

[Celticgirl]

Having watched "The Path To War" doc. on Global I can say that it was more of a book promo than anything.  There is a tone of Canada sliding down a slippery slope but the history of the thing gets straightened out.  Like I said - A book promo.

It certainly was underwhelming, in my opinion. Furthermore, it gave credence to the widespread belief that George Bush is running the show and the Canadian troops are just puppets doing his bidding. The politicians tried so hard to discredit each other that they all ended up looking like buffoons. That's just my take on it. Book promo...definitely.