Our War

Overview

Series marking the ten-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan, telling the story of the conflict through the words and pictures of the young soldiers themselves. It includes specially edited footage shot on "helmet cam" taken by the armed forces personnel while fighting in the conflict, something rarely seen on television before.

Episodes

S01E01 Ambushed

June 7, 2011 70 min
This opening part of the series tells the story of a close-knit group of friends from 3 Platoon, 1st Battalion Royal Anglian regiment, who were sent to Helmand province in 2007. For most of them...

S01E02 The Invisible Enemy

June 14, 2011 70 min
The second episode focuses on a young platoon from the Grenadier Guards and their terrifying struggle with landmines, also known as Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Captain Alex Rawlins filmed his men as they lost of...

S01E03 Caught In The Crossfire

June 21, 2011 70 min
The final part starts in 2009 and tells the story of 2nd Battalion Princess of Wales regiment as it comes to terms with new rules of fighting brought in to protect civilians. Private Mike McCabe...

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