An Ambush in Musa Qala

June 27, 2018 00:40:51
An Ambush in Musa Qala
The Spear
An Ambush in Musa Qala

Jun 27 2018 | 00:40:51

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Show Notes

In 2008, British Army officer Will Meddings was part of a team deployed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, tasked with partnering with, mentoring, and training Afghan forces. That job brings with it a host of unique challenges, many of which come to the fore when things go badly—like they did for Will and his team on one particular day in July.

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