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The parachute battle cry "Waho Mohammed" allegedly began with the 3rd Battalion, stemming from this period in North Africa. It was used as a recognition cry when operating in close country and was adopted by the 1st Brigade and the other parachute battalions.
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The next active deployment was Afghanistan in 2006, when 3...
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Report on 3 PARA action at Wadi Taym, Radfan 1964. Enlarge....
- Major Michael Walsh Tells Amusing Anecdote About El Gamil Drop
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- C Company, 3 Para Fly The Flag in Port Stanley, 14 June 1982
C Company, 3 PARA fly the flag in Port Stanley, 14 June...
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Account of 3 PARA's actions in Falklands by Captain Norman...
- 3 Para a Coy Kandahar Airfield Herrick 8
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- Debris Left From After The Battle, Mount Longdon, 11 June 2012
Debris Left From After The Battle, Mount Longdon, 11 June...
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The 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), is a battalion sized formation of the British Army's Parachute Regiment and is a subordinate unit within 16 Air Assault Brigade. Roled as an Airborne light infantry unit, the battalion is capable of a wide range of operational taskings.
The next active deployment was Afghanistan in 2006, when 3 PARA formed the nucleus of a 1,200 strong all-arms Battle Group with 16th Air Assault Brigade. This was a fiercely contested tour against Taliban insurgents during which three Battalion soldiers were among 14 soldiers killed and 45 wounded in the Battle Group.
Colonel Stuart Tootal is the first senior commander to provide an account of the fighting in Afghanistan. A gritty portrayal of unforgiving conflict, Danger Close captures the essence of...
In April/May 06, 3 PARA Battle Group deployed into Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Battle Group's 6 month mission was to assist the Afghan National Police (ANP) and Afghan National Army (ANA) in bringing security and stability to Helmand.
The Parachute Regiment were formed in the Second World War and, save 1968, have been in constant action since. Determined and courageous, they earned the nickname “Red Devils” from German Paras in North Africa. Heroic actions in Normandy, Arnhem, the Falklands and Afghanistan are cemented in Regimental folklore.
27 lip 2009 · Colonel Stuart Tootal is the first senior commander to provide an account of the fighting in Afghanistan. A gritty portrayal of unforgiving conflict, Danger Close captures the essence of combat, the risks involved and the aftermath. 3 PARA was the first unit into Helmand in 2006.
