First Friday Filmclub

The majority of the history clips provided you this year have been about specific events or wider political situations. In this one, we are looking at more of a biographical presentation. Sabaton has done several biographies. I did share the Audie Murphy one with you - but this one caught my imagination as the soldier in question was clearly "Born A Soldier" (that links to the book Joakim shows in the first ep). Many become soldiers due to conflict arising, there is little choice for them. Very few take to it naturally. Törni, however, seems to have been a natural on-the-ground strategician and able to lead others in difficult situations. You may think you have never heard of this fellow - perhaps not directly. But if you ever read the book, or more likely watched the film The Green Berets, the lead character (played by John Wayne in the movie) is based directly on the man the Americans called Larry Thorne.