Obama's War
Synopsis
On July 2, 2009, 4,000 Marines landed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, to seize a key canal crossing and drive the Taliban from a village market.
Synopsis
On July 2, 2009, 4,000 Marines landed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, as part of a military strategy defined by President Obama. Correspondent Martin Smith reports from the battlefield with Echo Company of the 2nd Battalion 8th Marines. The Marines face heavy fighting while attempting to seize a key canal crossing and drive the Taliban from a village market. As they engage in combat, they also work to build relationships with local villagers amid ongoing violence and casualties.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Echo Company in intense combat situations.
- See the impact of IEDs on military operations.
- Meet soldiers discussing the realities of counterinsurgency.
- Find out why some believe the war may be unwinnable.
Did You Know
- On July 2nd, 2009, 4,000 Marines landed in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
- The Marines aimed to seize a key canal crossing and drive the Taliban from a village market.
- The Taliban still held 100 miles of territory between the border with Pakistan and Combat Outpost Sharp.
- The documentary features embedded photojournalist Danfung Dennis with Echo Company for three weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Marines landed in Helmand province on July 2, 2009?
4,000 Marines landed in the southern Afghanistan province of Helmand.
What was the objective of Echo Company in Afghanistan?
The Marines' objective was to seize a key canal crossing and drive the Taliban from a village market.
What did President Obama call the war in Afghanistan?
President Obama called it a necessary war.
What are people saying?
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