Army: Behind the New Frontlines
55min

War & Politics

Documentary

Filmed over 18 months, this documentary series goes into the heart of the British Army. Through the eyes of the rank and file and the leaders, it shows the challenges of fighting wars when we are not at war.

Episodes

Cast

1. The Battle for Mosul

55min

18th Oct 2017

The army returns to Iraq where 179 British soldiers were killed between 2003 and 2011. Now they're helping the Iraqis defeat the so-called Islamic State. As the battle for Mosul begins the regiments operate behind the frontlines.

2. The New Cold War

55min

25th Oct 2017

The army is sent to Estonia, on the frontlines odd a new cold war. As Russia flexes it's muscles in Ukraine and there is a buildup of troops across Eastern Europe, the risk of miscalculation is very real. Can the British army deter Russia expansion?

3. Keeping the Peace in South Sudan

55min

1st Nov 2017

First air date

18th Oct 2017

Last air date

1st Nov 2017

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Army: Behind the New Frontlines
55min

Episodes

Cast

1. The Battle for Mosul

2. The New Cold War

3. Keeping the Peace in South Sudan

First air date

Last air date

Status

Type

Original language

Networks

Army: Behind the New Frontlines 55min

Episodes

Cast

1. The Battle for Mosul

2. The New Cold War

3. Keeping the Peace in South Sudan

First air date

Last air date

Status

Type

Original language

Networks

Army: Behind the New Frontlines
55min