Instead, a story about remarkable – yet ordinary – young men doing a tough job extremely well, and all told through their own words and deeds. No spin, no 3rd party – lovely.

This government – which refuses to support the military action with even a fraction of the civil/diplomatic effort that success in Afghanistan demands – does not deserve their dedication.

Future employers take note:Soldiers are leaving the Forces in droves because of their current employer’s amateurish and niggardly attitude toward the nation’s defence. When an ex-soldier asks to work for you – take him on, and treat them well. You’ll get an employee who – as these films show – will literally go through hell and high water to get the job done.