The Outpost
 

I was really bored today so I decided to watch the film "The Outpost" on Netflix. Until it was over I did not know it was based on a actual event and that that two soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor. The first time this had occurred in a long time. If you watch it keep tuned through all of the credits.

Yes, I enjoyed the film as well.

From a review:

With a script by Eric Johnson and Paul Tamasy, based on The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor by Jake Tapper, the film emerges as an action thriller which never loses sight of the futility of the war being fought. Tapper, the chief Washington correspondent for CNN, wrote his 2012 bestseller to highlight what he termed the “deep-rooted inertia of military thinking.” Praising the book, Into the Wild author Jon Krakauer said: “If you want to understand how the war in Afghanistan went off the rails, read this book.”

You could also watch this intensely powerful movie, which Lurie directs with a keen understanding of the mechanics of battle and an overriding humanism that puts flesh-and-blood on the bones of the tragic story being told about Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV, one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.



I also learned that the director's (Rod Lurie) son passed away tragically in 2018 from a cardiac arrest at only 27 years of age. :tears:

I can't even recall the countless kick butt Soviet forces vs Afghani movies made in Russia. It was a painful war for the Soviets. Of course the insurgent mujahadeen were backed by the United States, Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China, and the United Kingdom and I don't recall who else... the conflict was a perfect example of Cold War-era proxy war. In any case, the movies are deep, powerful and leave an impact just as The Outpost did on me. :yes:

I agree with Jiim and Serge...I found The Outpost both moving and compelling. The scene at the end of the movie with Ty was heartbreaking, too. The sacrifices these guys made for their buddies is off the charts and beyond the pale.

For those of you that have seen The Outpost, I also recommend watching the documentary series, Medal of Honor, and specifically the episode on Clint Romesha.