Brian Wood (British soldier) - Wikipedia
WEBDuring his service in Iraq, he led the first bayonet charge in 25 years. [6] For his gallantry in leading the bayonet charge in the Battle of Danny Boy, and taking control of the situation during the ambush of his unit, he was awarded the Military Cross.
the True Story of 'Danny Boy' and Brian Wood, The British …
WEBMay 12, 2021 · Played by Anthony Boyle, Wood was just 23 when he was deployed to Iraq as part of the Princess of Wales regiment, and the three-hour battle close to the city of Amarah consumed his life for a...
Battle of Danny Boy - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Danny Boy took place close to the city of Amarah in Southern Iraq on 14 May 2004, between British soldiers and about 100 Iraqi insurgents of the Mahdi Army. The battle is named after a local British checkpoint called Danny Boy.
Danny Boy (TV Movie 2021) - IMDb
WEBDanny Boy: Directed by Sam Miller. With Toby Jones, Leah McNamara, Anthony Boyle, Kiran Sonia Sawar. Follows Brian Wood who is humbled when he is accused of war crimes in Iraq by the human rights lawyer Phil Shiner.
Brian Wood interview: Double Crossed, Iraq and the battle
WEBBrian Wood interview: Double Crossed, Iraq and the battle to clear his name His extraordinary courage under fire at the Battle of Danny Boy in Iraq would win him the Military Cross. So how did Colour Sergeant Brian Wood find himself being accused of war crimes at a public inquiry?
Battle of Danny Boy: The true story of Brian Wood depicted in the …
WEBMay 12, 2021 · Brian Wood is a former soldier who served in the British Army for 17 years. He was part of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment. He served in Iraq and was part of what became known as the...
BBC TWO DRAMA - CAST REVEALED
WEBNov 3, 2020 · Anthony Boyle (Ordeal By Innocence, The Plot Against America) plays real-life soldier Brian Wood, accused of war crimes in Iraq by the human rights lawyer Phil Shiner, played by Toby Jones (Marvellous, Detectorists).
Danny Boy - Media Centre - BBC
WEBMay 8, 2021 · Aged 24, Brian Wood took part in a fierce engagement in Iraq north of Basra, named after a nearby checkpoint - the Battle of Danny Boy. The action was celebrated as a great example of bravery...
The Official Website of Brian Wood MC
WEBBrian Wood MC, former Colour Sergeant, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment. Brian Wood was awarded the Military Cross, one of Britain’s highest awards for gallantry in combat, by Her Majesty The Queen II, following his courageous leadership under enemy fire in Iraq.
Where was Danny Boy filmed? Filming locations for BBC Two …
WEBMay 12, 2021 · New BBC drama Danny Boy airs tonight which is inspired by the true events around former soldier Brian Wood who was accused of war crimes in Iraq, and the battle for the truth.
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