Project Herrick

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Project Herrick Podcast

This podcast consists of interviews with former soldiers about their experience of the war in Afghanistan and life after. This is a "ground up" project, the "grunts-eye view" covering everything from counterinsurgency, courageous restraint, the current political situation in Afghanistan as well as mental health. Oh and "stag" (guard duty) lots and lots of stag. This is not endorsed by the MoD and the views expressed are the individuals own and do not represent any organisation. This is an ongoing project and anyone wishing to contribute can contact me at @DanielMeally on Twitter

Episodes

  1. 17/07/2021

    Blue to Green: Armed response Police officer to Infantry soldier

    Stew left his well paid job as a specialised Police officer in the Mets armed response unit to join the TA/reservists landing him sharing a four man room at 1 Rifles with people in their late teens. Later he was a key member involved in one of the worst incidents on H14 the finding and recovery of Highlander Scott McLaren. Enjoy.

    1h 25m

  2. 02/07/2021

    There and Back Again. A Riflemans tale: Interview with Frosty

    Multiple Herrick tours allowed for an evolving perspective of how the conflict was being conducted. Frosty elaborates on this from his own point of view and the lingering effects from multiple tours in conflict zones.

    1h 45m

  3. 02/07/2021

    In the Spotlight: Darren Meads interview

    The center of the BBC documentary Young soldiers Darren opens up about his experience as both a infantry soldier and the pressure of leaving. Contains strong language.

    1h 52m

  4. 02/07/2021

    A bad day in the office - An interview with Andy Searle

    A interview discussing the build up to deployment from the perspective of a junior soldier and life post Army and recovery from serious injuries. Frank description about the incident in which Andy was injured. Contains graphic descriptions of injury. Be warned

    1h 48m

  5. 02/07/2021

    First packet of three interviews

    Introducing Andy, Darren and Frosty the first contributors to the project. To contact me about participating in the project message me on Twitter at @DanielMeally

    26 sec

  6. 02/07/2021

    Welcome to Project Herrick

    Just a short into in to what the aims of Project Herrick are with interviews with some of the former riflemen who fought it. This an ongoing project in which we hope to conduct more interviews with those who were on the coalface of one of the longest and bloodiest conflicts in military history.

    1 min

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This podcast consists of interviews with former soldiers about their experience of the war in Afghanistan and life after. This is a "ground up" project, the "grunts-eye view" covering everything from counterinsurgency, courageous restraint, the current political situation in Afghanistan as well as mental health. Oh and "stag" (guard duty) lots and lots of stag. This is not endorsed by the MoD and the views expressed are the individuals own and do not represent any organisation. This is an ongoing project and anyone wishing to contribute can contact me at @DanielMeally on Twitter

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  • Creator
    Dan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dan
  • Show Website
    Project Herrick

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