Tuesday, July 1, 2014

The TV Series 'Band Of Brothers' Is Now Being Used As A Training Video At Sandhurst



Band Of Brothers Used As Training Video At Sandhurst -- The Telegraph

Scenes from the acclaimed television series are studied by trainees undergoing officer training at Sandhurst

When undergoing the officer training for the British Army, one might be expected to go through rigorous lectures, gruelling drills, and early wake up calls.

But the trainees at Sandhurst are also offered a rather more unusual learning tool: watching Band of Brothers.

Damian Lewis, the British actor and star of the acclaimed television series, said pivotal scenes from Band of Brothers are studied at Sandhurst and its US counterpart West Point.

He disclosed his own nephew was currently studying at the Berkshire training centre and had proclaimed the focus on watching the scenes "quite annoying".

Speaking at the Chalke Valley History Festival, Lewis said he was "unbelievably proud" to have appeared in the ten-part series, which is still influencing combat around the world.

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My Comment: No question about it .... 'Band of Brothers' is a classic. The above video is a "Band of Brothers" documentary.

1 comment:

James said...

"He disclosed his own nephew was currently studying at the Berkshire training centre and had proclaimed the focus on watching the scenes "quite annoying"." The complaint of young troops through the ages.