From this chapter came the most infamous quote of the Falklands War..." Sunray down..Sunray down"
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During the Falkland Wars, the CO of the Para troops, Colonel H (if my memory serves me well) undertook similar actions and lead his men from the front. He was KIA and the unit nearly scrumbled into chaos because of a lack of leader. His 2IC took over and eventually the battle was won. Colonel H was awarded the Victoria Cross, but insiders agreed that if he was not KIA, he would be court martial as and I quote "a CO has no business in the front."
That was LTC Herbert Jones, CO 2 Para. The battle at Goose Green wasn't a mess because of Jones' death - the BBC had announced that the Paras had taken Goose Green when they were actually still preparing to attack, and this gave the Argentineans warning and the opportunity to dig in and make it a hard fight.
Much as I hate to, I'd agree that a CO has no business being in front. OCs can lead from the front, but if a CO is too busy shooting to coordinate the battalion's actions, he's simply not doing his job.
colonel hal moore comes to mind
Reminds me of those Battlefield Commanders in the game BF2142. They took the position of the commander and all they do is go upfront and fight, ignoring our Section leaders call for EMP strikes and obliteral strikes etc...
SAS did a stupid move to ask him to resign, there goes a good officer..