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Warfare Historical Events

Forward Base Afghanistan

200810 minPGnews

Australian soldiers patrol southern Afghanistan, facing unseen enemies and local tribesmen.

Warfare Historical Events

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Forward Base Afghanistan

2008• 10 minPG

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Australian soldiers patrol southern Afghanistan, facing unseen enemies and local tribesmen.

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Australia's hi-tech, lethally-equipped soldiers patrol the baking dustbowl of southern Afghanistan, where they encounter turbaned tribesmen and nomadic herders. These Australians, seen by locals as Americans with a different emblem, strive to establish a unique identity among the 40 nations present in Afghanistan. Their mission focuses on suppressing violence and restoring societal functions. As they navigate this challenging environment, they confront an unseen enemy that complicates their efforts.

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