Commando breaks silence on Ben Roberts-Smith arrest
Commando breaks silence on Ben Roberts-Smith arrest
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An ex-commando in his first interview warns the government has betrayed special forces soldiers like Ben Roberts-Smith by investigating them for “doing their job” in brutal warfare.
0:00 – Introduction
0:40 – Afghanistan – the graveyard of empires
1:10 – Friend or foe
2:45 – Maintaining the rage
3:20 – “The quiet professionals”
3:38 – Speaking out on Ben Roberts-Smith and Oliver Schulz
4:18 – Interacting with Ben Roberts-Smith
5:07 – Defending Ben
6:24 – The effect of the investigation
7:32 – Message ahead of Anzac Day
Former Australian Special Forces operator Dean Burgess delivers a raw, unfiltered account of war in Afghanistan, revealing the brutal realities soldiers faced in one of the world’s most unforgiving battlefields. In this exclusive interview, Burgess opens up about life inside the Second Commando Regiment, split-second decisions in combat, the blurred line between friend and foe, and why Afghanistan became known as the “graveyard of empires.”
Burgess also speaks candidly about his time serving alongside Ben Roberts-Smith, the pressures facing Australia’s special forces community, and why he felt compelled to break the silence ahead of Anzac Day. From near-death moments on patrol to the psychological toll of war, this is a rare inside look at the brotherhood, sacrifice and controversy surrounding Australia’s elite soldiers.
The former commando also weighs in on war crimes allegations, the treatment of veterans, partner force operations in Afghanistan, and the impossible choices made in the fog of war. His message for Australians this Anzac Day is powerful and confronting.
Watch as Dean Burgess shares untold stories from Afghanistan, reflects on military loyalty, and explains why “for us, the war hasn’t ended yet.”
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