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2001 war film by Sidney J. Furie
Under Heavy Fire, also known as Going Back, is a 2001 American feature war film directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Casper Van Dien, Jaimz Woolvett
Under_Heavy_Fire
Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy
Gambier Bay would come under fire from multiple ships at around 8:10. The heavy cruiser Chikuma closed to 10,200 yards and fired off her eight 8-inch (203 mm)
USS_Gambier_Bay
2006 Canadian TV series or program
Under Heavy Fire. The film is the third in Sidney J. Furie's Vietnam War trilogy along with 1977's The Boys in Company C and 2001's Under Heavy Fire,
The_Veteran_(2006_film)
1981 studio album by Riot
Fire Down Under is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Riot, released in 1981, it's the last album to feature original vocalist Guy Speranza
Fire_Down_Under
1996 film by Edward Zwick
Courage Under Fire is a 1996 American war drama film directed by Edward Zwick, and starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan. It is the second collaboration
Courage_Under_Fire
United States Marine
Freedom. Phelps was killed in Iraq as the convoy he was escorting came under heavy fire. His story is the subject of an HBO movie, Taking Chance. Chance Russell
Chance_Phelps
Casablanca-class escort carrier of the U.S. Navy
gunfire, inflicted heavy damage on the closing ships. As the trailing ship in the escort caravan, Kalinin Bay came under intense enemy fire. Though partially
USS_Kalinin_Bay
New Zealand soldier (1876–1928)
ambushed. He rode his horse to the rescue of a wounded soldier while under heavy fire and for this he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Discharged from the
William_Hardham
German SS officer (1897–1945)
the break-out on 2 May 1945 while crossing the Weidendammer Bridge under heavy fire in Berlin. Högl was born near Dingolfing in Bavaria. After he left
Peter_Högl
Indian military officer and Param Vir Chakra recipient (1924–1962)
significantly larger Chinese force in Ladakh. Despite being outnumbered and under heavy fire, he moved between posts to organise the defence. For his actions, he
Shaitan_Singh
Waffen-SS officer during World War II (1908–1945)
the break-out on 2 May 1945 while crossing the Weidendammer Bridge under heavy fire in Berlin. Ewald Lindloff was born in Stuba near Danzig (now Stobna
Ewald_Lindloff
American rock band
Eva Under Fire is an American rock band from Detroit, Michigan, that consists of lead vocalist Eva Marie, guitarists Rob Lyberg and Chris Slapnik, bassist
Eva_Under_Fire
1978 film directed by Sidney J. Furie
the first in Furie's Vietnam War motion-picture trilogy, followed by Under Heavy Fire (2001) and The Veteran (2006). The film was a co-production of Golden
The_Boys_in_Company_C
1794 French naval operation against Great Britain
went on to play a crucial role at the action of 8 March 1795 and came under heavy fire at the Battle of the Hyères Islands trying to save a damaged French
Martin's_cruise_of_1794
English medical doctor, Olympic athlete and British Army officer (1884-1917)
1916, at Guillemont, France, when he attended to the wounded all day under heavy fire. The full citation was published on 24 October 1916 and read: Captain
Noel_Godfrey_Chavasse
Class of tank
the vehicles were generally heavily armoured to allow them to operate in close concert with infantry even under heavy fire. The extra armour came at the
Infantry_tank
Pre-dreadnought battleship of the British Royal Navy
mobile field guns. As Albion and Triumph approached Dardanus, they came under heavy fire from Ottoman guns on the European side of the straits, including the
HMS_Albion_(1898)
Battle of the Algeciras campaign
winds and shallow water led to the British ship HMS Hannibal grounding under heavy fire while the French vessels were driven on shore to prevent their capture
First_Battle_of_Algeciras
Part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf
escorts, John C. Butler and Raymond coming under heavy fire but not receiving a hit. Raymond and Dennis fired their torpedoes without obtaining a hit. However
Battle_off_Samar
1965 battle of the Vietnam War
supporting units under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore, and took place November 14–16, at LZ X-Ray. Surrounded and under heavy fire from a numerically
Battle_of_Ia_Drang
Australian Army VC (1981–2013)
clearance, Lance Corporal Baird's Platoon came under heavy fire and during the ensuing close-range fire-fight, a member of his team was mortally wounded
Cameron_Baird
German SS officer
Betz was wounded while crossing the Weidendammer Bridge, which was under heavy fire from Soviet troops. He died from his wounds received. Betz was born
Georg_Betz
1979 battle between Tanzanian and Ugandan troops
officers of the Uganda Army. The Tanzanians attacked cautiously, and under heavy fire were able to proceed into the town and secure it. In 1971, Idi Amin
Battle_of_Bombo
aircraft, a rescue helicopter was unable to recover his body when it came under heavy fire. The Knox-class design was derived from the Brooke-class frigate modified
USS_Cook_(FF-1083)
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
by the Germans), Valdez volunteered to cover his patrol's retreat under heavy fire, despite being severely wounded. His actions saved his comrades, and
Jose_F._Valdez
1775 battle of the American Revolutionary War
about 1,700 men returned to Boston under heavy fire and eventually reached the safety of Charlestown after incurring heavy losses. The militias then blockaded
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battles_of_Lexington_and_Concord
from his post, under heavy fire from the British line, he ripped up a plank from the bridge. This made the British crossing, under fire from the colonials
William_Flora
Indian Army Ashoka Chakra recipient (died 2014)
operation at Kupwara in Jammu & Kashmir on 24 August 2014, Singh came under heavy fire from terrorists. He rescued an injured soldier and shot one of the
Neeraj_Kumar_Singh
1988 studio album by Bathory
Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties. Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. p. 39. ISBN 978-1894959315. Blood Fire Death -
Blood_Fire_Death
First recipient of the Param Vir Chakra
lost. Under heavy fire, and outnumbered by a ratio of seven to one, he urged his company to fight bravely, often exposing himself to the enemy fire as he
Somnath_Sharma
World War II landing operation in Europe
intended positions, particularly at Utah and Omaha. The men landed under heavy fire from gun emplacements overlooking the beaches, and the shore was mined
Normandy_landings
Recipient of Maha Vir Chakra
quarter combat. Thereafter, the officer, displaying presence of mind under heavy fire, ordered his medium machine gun detachment to take position behind
Rajesh_Singh_Adhikari
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1948–1969)
his unit came under heavy fire from entrenched enemy forces and took several casualties, LaPointe ran through the automatic weapon fire to reach two wounded
Joseph_G._LaPointe_Jr.
Battle during the Kargil War of 1999
to make a direct assault in daylight itself. Under heavy fire from enemy machine guns and grenade firing launchers, Batra moved forward, screaming the
Battle_of_Point_4875
Appointments by King George V
man to safety under very heavy fire. On two other occasions he displayed great courage and devotion to duty by rescuing men under heavy fire. 2nd Lieutenant
1917_New_Year_Honours
Middle age military corps
the Genoese crossbowmen, unprotected by their usual pavises, came under heavy fire from the English longbowmen, the Genoese commander, Ottone Doria, ordered
Genoese_crossbowmen
Armored cruiser of the German Imperial Navy
pursuing enemy ships in order to save his more valuable battlecruisers. Under heavy fire from the British ships, she was sunk, and British destroyers began
SMS_Blücher
2009 film by Yoshinobu Nishizaki
stray ships but is under heavy fire preventing the Battleship from moving, with quick thinking the Battleship deploys 3 docked heavy bombers and managed
Space Battleship Yamato: Resurrection
Space_Battleship_Yamato:_Resurrection
Australian war film about the Battle of Long Tan during the Vietnam War
of the company. 11 Platoon comes under heavy attack and radios the artillery units back at Nui Dat to lay down fire dangerously close to its position
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan
Danger_Close:_The_Battle_of_Long_Tan
1945 battle of World War II, during the Great Patriotic War
Group, but they also retreated under heavy fire. In the southern sector of the front, the assault began at sunrise with heavy shelling, enduring three hours
Battle_of_Königsberg
1877 final battle of the Satsuma Rebellion
firing a final barrage of artillery lasting the night, Yamagata's men attacked Saigō's position. At 04:00, the battle began. The samurai, under heavy
Battle_of_Shiroyama
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (born 1949)
was continuing on foot toward its objective when it suddenly came under heavy fire from a numerically superior force. The patrol called in naval gunfire
Michael_E._Thornton
United States Air Force Medal of Honor recipient
close air support mission, Sergeant Chapman's aircraft came under heavy machine gun fire and received a direct hit from a rocket propelled grenade which
John_A._Chapman
1885 decisive battle of the North-West Rebellion
advancing past the church, and got about half a kilometre before they came under heavy fire from both sides of the trail. The militia immediately took cover. Their
Battle_of_Batoche
Indian Victoria Cross recipient
floodbank of the river, Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav carried two wounded men under heavy fire through deep water, up a steep bank and through a mine belt to safety
Namdeo_Jadav
1807 battle of the War of the Fourth Coalition
which knocked the attacking French off course; they came directly under heavy fire from their own and enemy artillery batteries. The attack cost Napoleon
Battle_of_Eylau
Royal Navy Rear Admiral (1864-1916)
the Battle of Jutland, when the cruiser squadron he commanded came under heavy fire after a bold but ill-judged attack on the German battle fleet. Born
Sir Robert Arbuthnot, 4th Baronet
Sir_Robert_Arbuthnot,_4th_Baronet
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
platoon and mended its telephone line under heavy fire. On the final occasion, he pressed forward under withering fire and helped his company capture its
Bill_Kibby
1990 Sri Lankan military operation
hours of 13 September with use of Sri Lanka Navy fibreglass dinghies under heavy fire by the LTTE. The contingent of Navy dinghies was led by Lieutenant
Operation_Thrividha_Balaya
Brig of the Royal Navy
lake. The Americans briefly recaptured her, but she grounded and came under heavy fire. The Americans had to abandon her. The vessel was set afire and burnt
HMS_Detroit_(1812)
Australian soldier (1890–1972)
near Morlancourt and assisted the infantry in reaching its objectives under heavy fire, for which he was awarded the Military Cross. In September, again commanding
Edgar_Towner
Military unit
assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. Alfred Polond Rank and organization: Private, Company
10th Infantry Regiment (United States)
10th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
Canadian Victoria Cross recipient (1894-1915)
to fire on the swarming Germans. Meanwhile, the 13th Battalion positioned on the extreme left of the Canadian Division's sector was under heavy fire. Fisher
Frederick_Fisher_(soldier)
Static anti-tank obstacle defense
Mykhaylo (2 March 2022). "Snapshots From The War: Under Heavy Fire Or Tensely Waiting, All Ukraine Is Under Siege". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved
Czech_hedgehog
Military unit
action, 'A' Sub-section firing its first round on the evening of 19 May. 9th Heavy Bty formed part of an ad hoc group under Colonel Currie ('Currie's
9th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
9th_Heavy_Battery,_Royal_Garrison_Artillery
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the medal for carrying messages under heavy fire on June 13, 20, 21 and 22 and July 12, 1900, while assigned to the
Robert_H._Stanley
US Army officer (born 1947)
his personal safety, Rose treated wounded under heavy fire, engaging the PAVN to reach the wounded. The fire became so intense Rose was forced to crawl
Gary_M._Rose
1973 battle of the Yom Kippur War
T-34s. As soon as the lead T-34s reached the minefield, they came under heavy fire from the fort's garrison. Soon all three tanks were either destroyed
Battles_of_Fort_Budapest
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Confederate troops attempting to get supplies. In the process they came under heavy fire which destroyed many of their weapons and severely damaged their boats
Aaron Anderson (Medal of Honor)
Aaron_Anderson_(Medal_of_Honor)
Australian soldier and Victoria Cross recipient (born 1933)
attention to his wounds and under extremely heavy enemy fire, Warrant Officer Payne covered his withdrawal by throwing grenades and firing his own weapon at the
Keith_Payne
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1945–2016)
company elements suffered numerous casualties when they suddenly came under heavy fire from a well concealed and numerically superior enemy force. Hearing
Richard_A._Pittman
Indian Army officer, recipient of Param Vir Chakra (1974–1999)
to make a direct assault in daylight itself. Under heavy fire from enemy machine guns and grenade firing launchers, Batra moved forward, screaming the
Vikram_Batra
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
of a captain at the storming of the Secundra Bagh and also went in under heavy fire to help two wounded men. For this he was elected by the regiment to
John_Christopher_Guise
along the parados under heavy fire until he was in close contact with the enemy when he opened fire at point-blank range, inflicting heavy losses. The enemy
John_Chipman_Kerr
US Army Medal of Honor recipient (1946–1966)
During an exercise in the Republic of Vietnam, Albanese's platoon was under heavy fire from North Vietnamese positions. Albanese then bayonet charged his
Lewis_Albanese
American-Israeli soldier (1984–2006)
Paratrooper Battalion came under heavy fire as they advanced into the town. The IDF soldiers could not identify the source of the fire. The battalion's units
Michael_Levin_(soldier)
1973 battle of the Yom Kippur War
under fire. The Israelis finally withdrew under cover of friendly tanks. In 14 hours of almost uninterrupted combat, the paratroopers suffered heavy casualties
Battle_of_the_Chinese_Farm
Australian Victoria Cross recipient (1897–1959)
Jackson was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1916 for selfless courage under heavy fire while rescuing his comrades near Armentières in France during the First
William Jackson (Australian soldier)
William_Jackson_(Australian_soldier)
sinking of his ship, the USS Cincinnati, in the Mississippi River. Under heavy fire from a Confederate artillery battery, Jenkins and three other men swam
Thomas Jenkins (Medal of Honor)
Thomas_Jenkins_(Medal_of_Honor)
1807–1814 war of the Napoleonic Wars
shipping in the harbour. When the boats came under heavy fire, Tartar came in to cover them, only to come under attack by the schooner Odin and five gunboats
Gunboat_War
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
assault on a heavily defended Japanese position at Sattelberg, New Guinea. During the engagement, he scaled a cliff face while under heavy fire and silenced
Tom_Derrick
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1918–1942)
As it came up the river Loire to the port of St Nazaire ML306 came under heavy fire from the shore and was unable to land its troops at the Old Mole and
Thomas_Frank_Durrant
1900 battle of the Second Boer War
dressing the wounds of comrades and carrying one man some distance under heavy fire. The British continued to drive the Boers from the area and on 31 May
Battle_of_Doornkop
Prussia v. Austria and Saxony, 1745, Second Silesian War
Advancing with muskets at the ready, the Prussian infantry pressed forward under heavy fire, coming to close quarters before unleashing their volleys. Despite
Battle_of_Hohenfriedberg
1987 studio album by Bathory
"Under the Sign of the Black Mark - Bathory". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 August 2012. Popoff, Martin (1 November 2005). The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal:
Under the Sign of the Black Mark
Under_the_Sign_of_the_Black_Mark
Battle on the Paraguay War
Caxias would have to cross the only passage at disposal (a bridge) under heavy fire. The battle started by late morning and was characterized by attacks
Battle_of_Ytororó
leaving their trench voluntarily, under heavy fire, to bring into cover another wounded man. They were under fire for 60 minutes whilst conveying the
James_Alexander_Smith
2013 Indian film by Prakash Jha
Bachchan reveals new pictures from Prakash Jha's Satyagraha: Democracy Under Fire". India Today. 23 February 2013. Archived from the original on 10 April
Satyagraha_(film)
the French fleet, which remained at anchor. The boat parties came under heavy fire from the shore as they used fireships to ignite the anchored warships
French fleet at the siege of Toulon
French_fleet_at_the_siege_of_Toulon
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1938–1979)
Finding his men under heavy fire from a house to the front, he proceeded alone to the building, killing its occupants with rifle fire and grenades. By
Joe_Hooper_(Medal_of_Honor)
Indian army captain; Maha vir chakra recipient
and command devolved upon him. As the unit advanced under heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire, the lead section reported the location of 3-4 enemy
Anuj_Nayyar
English contract law case
doctrine of part payment of a debt not discharging the whole 'has come under heavy fire' but noted that estoppel, deriving from the principle laid down in
D_&_C_Builders_Ltd_v_Rees
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (d. 1857)
on the Redan at Sebastopol, Alexander went out from the trenches under very heavy fire and brought in several wounded men. On 6 September, when he was
John_Alexander_(VC)
Retired United States Navy SEAL (born 1967)
Donald exited the vehicle and began returning fire. While under heavy and continuous machine gun fire he pulled the wounded Afghan commander to relative
Mark_L._Donald
Genre of rock music
Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and United States
Heavy_metal_music
US Army sergeant and recipient of the Medal of Honor (1850–1904)
responsibility of securing the outposts for the defense for the encampment, and under heavy fire from the Utes, made the rounds to meet with his men. On October 5,
Henry Johnson (Buffalo Soldier)
Henry_Johnson_(Buffalo_Soldier)
2004 BBC television docudrama
to rely on rifle fire to hold them back. Holsey and Mellis arrive on board HMS Malcolm on their fifth rescue mission under heavy fire. Newman remains to
Dunkirk_(TV_series)
Sri Lankan Army officer
were heli-dropped under heavy fire and made radio contact with the besieged troops. Personally leading the attack under heavy fire, Lafir was wounded
A._F._Lafir
Strike Force Command, during combat operations. The battalion came under heavy fire and became surrounded by the elements of 3 enemy regiments. Sfc. Bryant
William_Maud_Bryant
of Lagnicourt, Poole collected a party of men and led them forward under heavy fire, killing nine enemy and capturing fifteen prisoners. For his leadership
Daniel_Poole
Medal of Honor recipient
battalion under intense enemy attack, the Reconnaissance Platoon came under heavy fire from a numerically superior enemy force. The intense enemy fire from
Alfred_V._Rascon
American soldier and wagoner in the U.S. Army
with First Lieutenant Wilber Wilder, for rescuing a fellow soldier under heavy fire while fighting the Apache at Horseshoe Canyon on April 23, 1882, which
John_Schnitzer
United States Army general (1914–1977)
reorganized the retreating men to halt the enemy advance. Under heavy fire, he personally called for fire missions with brutal accuracy and devastating effect
John_Thomas_Corley
New Zealand soldier (1895–1958)
Military Medal for repeatedly rescuing wounded from the battlefield while under heavy fire at the Battle of the Somme. Henderson was born on 26 August 1895 at
Richard_Alexander_Henderson
1987 Soviet operation in the Soviet-Afghan War
November by a motorised rifle regiment. The attack quickly bogged down under heavy fire and Mujahideen counter-attacks, and the Soviet force withdrew after
Operation_Magistral
High intensity conflagration
their ability to hit the target whilst at times also being under heavy fire from anti-aircraft fire from the cities below. Nuclear weapons largely remove these
Firestorm
Military unit
Watson then led his remaining reserve in a series of bombing attacks under heavy fire. Eventually he had to order his men to retire, and was killed while
5th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
5th_Battalion,_King's_Own_Yorkshire_Light_Infantry
Part of the Vietnam War (1965)
two men who had been shot and could not be recovered due to heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. Although they were most likely dead, a battalion-attack to
Battle_of_Gang_Toi
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On that day, his platoon came under heavy fire and he charged forward to attack the enemy. When a grenade landed amidst
Henry_Svehla
Battle of the Pacific Theater of World War II
posted 83 to 160 men under the command of a warrant officer. The Raiders killed many Japanese but ultimately, under heavy fire withdrew after losing
Battle_of_Makin
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