Haunted by Helmand
"It's a tale of war, leadership and death but also, remarkably, of love" by Toby Harnden.
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The Lost Platoon
The Welsh Guards faced grave danger after losing radio communication in a hostile warzone.
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Exclusive films
Self-shot stories exploring how conflict in Afghanistan has affected young people.
Clips
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Intro to The Lost Platoon Duration: 01:55 Series 2, The Lost Platoon
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Combat Christmas Duration: 01:48 Series 2, Return to Death Valley
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Leaving for Afghan Duration: 01:59 Series 2, Return to Death Valley
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The Mission Duration: 02:03 Series 2, Into the Hornets' Nest
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Into the dust Duration: 02:24 Series 2, Into the Hornets' Nest
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Series 2 Trail Duration: 00:30 Series 2
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BBC TV blog: Rescue mission in a dust storm
"When faced with the prospect of a Nato soldier seriously injured on the battlefield... despite the dust storm and poor visibility and the reservations of the headquarters officers I was immediately clear that my crew was going to attempt a rescue mission"
