Crossing the Helmand by David Pentland. (P) UNT56 the 'Red Baron'

the 'Red Baron'

The Might of the Roman Legions by Chris Collingwood

200 with 369a Squadriglia

5 inches (17cm x 14cm)

as opposed to the spread out skirmish line type formation used at Isandlwhana

Crossing the Helmand by David Pentland. (P) UNT56 the 'Red Baron'DHM1979P. Crossing the Helmand by David Pentland. Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 25th May 2008. While returning to Sangin following an operation in support of 2 PARA battlegroup, the Vikings of 3rd Troop, Armoured Support Company, Royal Marines were the target of an enemy ambush. As the convoy began to cross the Helmand river the waiting Taliban engaged the convoy with RPGs, heavy machine gun and sniper fire. Amazingly despite this hail of fire no one was