The Paras: Men of War

Season 1

Documentary series filmed over 12 months and featuring unparalleled access to the elite Parachute Regiment following the process by which new recruits are turned into elite soldiers trained to kill.

Where to Watch The Paras: Men of War • Season 1

3 Episodes

  • What Does It Take To Become A Para?
    E1
    What Does It Take To Become A Para?41 recruits start training at Catterick barracks.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Only 27 of the original 40 recruits - all known as ‘Joe’ to remove their civilian identities - remain as the platoon reaches a third of the way through its training course.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3The third and final episode provides a vivid insight into how Paras need to be ready to fight at all times, their perspectives on being first into conflict - and how they face up to the prospect of death either during a battle, or in making dangerous parachute jumps. It also includes the stories of the recruits trying their hardest to get in.

 

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