Review of Legion of Brothers (2017) by Erin O — 14 Jul 2017

Tresha Mabile and Peter Bergen did a fantastic job telling the story of the Horse Soldiers" of 5th SFG(A). This film is a tribute to US Special Operations Forces who immediately answered the nation's call.

Some gave the ultimate sacrifice during this set of challenging and dangerous missions, and many from these ODAs are still serving today. I believe that only Tresha and Peter could have told this story in such a dynamic and intimate way.

Thank you to the brave men who run into danger, and thank you to the brave journalists who tell their stories despite all odds so that the public can know their sacrifice for our security. This is a special film because in addition to telling the incredible story of 5th Special Forces Group's 100 day campaign partnering with indigenous forces to topple the Taliban government, it also offers the viewer an intimate view of what life is like for Special Operations Forces throughout the phases of war.

The camaraderie of the teams and also their families is a story as important as the battlefield campaign. Hats off to Tresha and Peter for telling this story and so eloquently capturing the human story here: Victory, loss, perseverance, grief, resilience and the ability of this community to support each other to overcome adversity.