Haunted by Helmand
"It's a tale of war, leadership and death but also, remarkably, of love" by Toby Harnden.
Latest - Series 2
The war in Afghanistan as seen through the eyes of the young soldiers on the frontline.
3/3 How a Welsh Guards platoon fell into a deadly ambush just yards from their patrol base.
"It's a tale of war, leadership and death but also, remarkably, of love" by Toby Harnden.
The Welsh Guards faced grave danger after losing radio communication in a hostile warzone.
Self-shot stories exploring how conflict in Afghanistan has affected young people.
Intro to The Lost Platoon Duration: 01:55 Series 2, The Lost Platoon
Combat Christmas Duration: 01:48 Series 2, Return to Death Valley
Leaving for Afghan Duration: 01:59 Series 2, Return to Death Valley
The Mission Duration: 02:03 Series 2, Into the Hornets' Nest
Into the dust Duration: 02:24 Series 2, Into the Hornets' Nest
Series 2 Trail Duration: 00:30 Series 2
"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"
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