The Last Post

I found the plot line very gripping on many levels.Here is a tale of the soldiers Empire clinging on,the men and women in the frontline facing ideology and forces they don't understand.It is very relevant to today's Middle East,especially ISIS .The claustrophobic lives of the wives,the rules the men live by which are starting to fail are vividly captured. Fine acting by everybody! Congratulations,a great series with something real to say.

I am a female civilian war reporter from the Vietnam War, and I was entrenched with the American troops. I find this series SPOT ON. I was struck by the truth of the men going off to fight and coming home to a dinner cooked by their wives, not being able to say where they had been or what they had done or seen. And the separate lives of the wives, the alcohol abuse, the risk of death from childbirth no less real than what the men faced every day or so. I found the battle scenes to be absolutely realistic. The odd, angry shot. Geurilla warfare.

I only saw the first episode of this series and I loved it. It had enough teasers in to get me hooked on the promise of entertaining future episodes.

Being exposed to the military myself (Not the British Army) I have seen a post in a hostile environment, where the military families (living on base, sometimes with vast different backgrounds) are flung together for periods of time - Those families do not have the luxury of failing to make it work.

This makes for interesting living arrangements and dynamics. Women don't always have it easy, despite who you are and where you come from, you are pegged to your husband's status and position. A bit tricky to navigate when you are living in each other's pockets.

Be aware that there might be small details that are not 100 % correct regarding the setting. However, looking past that, I am crossing my fingers that this series has potential.

I was really looking forward to this series, however it is disappointing. I can ignore some of the issues such as the inaccurate process etc. The military action scenes are really pathetic. The portrayal of the SAS was disrespectful , they looked like a bunch of raw recruits . I hope it improves as many of the other scenes work well

I wasn't more than 11 years old when the incidents shown in 'The Last Post' were playing out but as a history buff I am very aware of the strife in Aden as the British were unwinding their overseas possessions. As a history buff and a retired field grade officer in the U.S. Army I saw the clinkers right off in the portrayal of the soldiers in the show. Yes, the folding stocks on the Sterling SMGs are never extended when in use. Yes, the troopers going into action failed to stand up the rear sight on the SLRs. Yes, there are other issues too, but the story surpasses them all. I've been the 'new man' myself joining a clubby unit and having to prove myself to the other officers and especially the NCOs. I was the newlywed who married and left for overseas duty immediately; my wife had to fly across the world to join me in a plane that had to make an emergency landing along the way to have duct tape applied to the tail to continue her journey. I was the Commander who had to make decisions that effected the lives of soldiers in my command. My wife and I first lived in a small compound of soldiers and their families in a foreign country with all of the stress and heartache that comes with this type of living. I absolutely loved this show. For once, put the military inconsistencies aside and immerse yourself in the lives of the show's characters. I watched all six episodes and found each one to be powerful and moving. I sincerely hope we get a second round of shows