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201390 minUnrateddocumentary

7.4/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

Battleground Afghanistan

201390 minUnrateddocumentary

7.4/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

A U.S. Marine captain and his team engage in combat against Taliban forces in Afghanistan during this 2013 documentary series.

“Two Men. Bound to Al-Qaeda. Divided by Fate.”

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Marshall Curry,

Kirsten Johnson

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A U.S. Marine captain and his team engage in combat against Taliban forces in Afghanistan during this 2013 documentary series.

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Laura Poitras

Laura Poitrasdirector

Marshall Curry

Marshall Currydirector

Kirsten Johnson

Kirsten Johnsondirector

Osama bin Laden

Osama bin Ladencast

Synopsis

U.S. Marine Captain and his team engage in combat against Taliban forces in Afghanistan. The series captures their experiences on the battlefield, detailing the challenges they face in a complex war environment. It provides a direct look at military operations and the realities of service in a conflict zone.

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