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Featuring first-person accounts of recent US Special Forces missions in the war on terror, this unnarrated series gives viewers an inside and candid look at the realities of war.

First Aired

2016-01-10
Last Aired

2016-11-11
Creator
Genre

Drama, Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

History

Keywords:

battle combat military

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Season 1

1. Charlie Platoon & the Story of Marc Lee

Iraq 2006: SEAL Team 3 and conventional U.S. Forces battle insurgents to take back the war-torn city o...More

Iraq 2006: SEAL Team 3 and conventional U.S. Forces battle insurgents to take back the war-torn city of Ramadi, when a beloved teammate is struck and becomes the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. Faced with heartbreak, but still believing in the mission, the team rallies together to fight on.Less

44mins 2016-01-10

2. Red Wings Recovery

Afghanistan 2005: A quick reaction force of Army Rangers sets out on a mission to rescue the lone surv...More

Afghanistan 2005: A quick reaction force of Army Rangers sets out on a mission to rescue the lone survivor of a SEAL team that came under attack in the mountains of Afghanistan.Less

43mins 2016-01-10

3. A Battle for Haditha Dam

Iraq 2003: A group of U.S. Army Rangers fights to seize control of Haditha Dam - a strategically key l...More

Iraq 2003: A group of U.S. Army Rangers fights to seize control of Haditha Dam - a strategically key location in Operation Iraqi Freedom - when they realize they are outnumbered by a strong Iraqi force. As the battle rages on, a young medic must face his fears when his skills are put to the test in order to save the life of a teammate.Less

43mins 2016-01-24

4. Task Force Merrill

Afghanistan 2010: A team of U.S. Army Rangers sets out on a mission to engage the Taliban and gather i...More

Afghanistan 2010: A team of U.S. Army Rangers sets out on a mission to engage the Taliban and gather intelligence when their unit hits an IED. After the blast, the platoon pushes through their fears to aid a teammate who is critically injured and together they display a level of fortitude that ultimately saves his life.Less

43mins 2016-01-31

5. Ambush of April 7th

On April 7, 2004 a group of U.S. Marines got ambushed while on an operation near Fallujah, Iraq - but ...More

On April 7, 2004 a group of U.S. Marines got ambushed while on an operation near Fallujah, Iraq - but together, the Marines fought their fears to stay calm and fought on--making 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon one of the most decorated platoons for heroism in a single action in the War on Terror.Less

43mins 2016-11-11

6. A Warrior's Battle: The Story of Rob Guzzo

The story of Navy SEAL, Rob Guzzo, whose platoon deploys to Iraq in 2006 and faces an evil enemy and c...More

The story of Navy SEAL, Rob Guzzo, whose platoon deploys to Iraq in 2006 and faces an evil enemy and combat so intense, it leaves Guzzo with PTSD.Less

43mins 2016-11-11

7. The Green Berets of 7115

Afghanistan 2008: A group of Special Forces gets ambushed by Taliban fighters and must fight their way...More

Afghanistan 2008: A group of Special Forces gets ambushed by Taliban fighters and must fight their way to safety after a teammate is critically shot in the neck. What happens next will elevate their brotherhood to a new level.Less

43mins 2016-11-11

8. Objective Breton

Afghanistan 2009: A group of U.S. Army Rangers goes after a jihadist network when their unit hits a ro...More

Afghanistan 2009: A group of U.S. Army Rangers goes after a jihadist network when their unit hits a roadside bomb and suffers multiple casualties. The team comes together to deal with the chaos of the mass casualty situation and cope with the loss of one of their teammates.Less

43mins 2016-11-11

9. Roberts Ridge

A quick reaction force of U.S. Army Rangers heads into the snowy mountains of Afghanistan in 2002 to r...More

A quick reaction force of U.S. Army Rangers heads into the snowy mountains of Afghanistan in 2002 to rescue a missing Navy SEAL when enemy fighters bombard them and multiple teammates are killed. Struggling with the loss, the solidarity the unit displays while under fire demonstrates the true bond of this brotherhood.Less

42mins 2016-11-11

10. Ranger Machine

Iraq 2006, a team of U.S. Army Rangers leads a covert operation to take out a group of Al-Qaeda high v...More

Iraq 2006, a team of U.S. Army Rangers leads a covert operation to take out a group of Al-Qaeda high value targets. Deep in enemy territory it’s the implicit trust amongst the team that allows them to overcome hurdle after hurdle.Less

42mins 2016-11-11

11. Objective Berlin

A platoon of U.S. Army Rangers on a battle damage assessment mission in 2009 learns the hard way that ...More

A platoon of U.S. Army Rangers on a battle damage assessment mission in 2009 learns the hard way that bullets don’t discriminate when they lose two of their own on the same operation in Afghanistan and have to overcome adversity in the face of extreme challenges, not only on the battlefield, but also on the homefront.Less

42mins 2016-11-11

12. A Soldier's Best Friend

U.S. Army Ranger, Trent McDonald, was feeling stagnant when he discovered dog handling and found a new...More

U.S. Army Ranger, Trent McDonald, was feeling stagnant when he discovered dog handling and found a new purpose. This is a story of friendship and the unique bond between man and dog.Less