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Documentary

Behind the Lines

1985 documentary series following the progress of 25 prospective of the Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre.

1. Fain Would I Climb (35 mins)

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  • 7. The End is Where We Start From
    The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have ed. (1985)
    29 mins
  • 6. The Ice is All Around
    The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy! (1985)
    28 mins
  • 5. Brother To Dragons, Companion to Owls
    'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast. (1985)
    30 mins
  • 4. Now You Don't
    Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight. (1985)
    30 mins
  • 3. Faint, Yet Pursuing
    Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food. (1985)
    33 mins
  • 2. Red in Tooth and Claw
    Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps. (1985)
    34 mins
  • 1. Fain Would I Climb
    Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins. (1985)
    35 mins
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