Army: Behind the New Frontlines

2017•55m

War & PoliticsDocumentary

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.

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Status

Ended

First Aired

October 18, 2017

Last Aired

November 1, 2017

Networks

BBC Two

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Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Battle for Mosul

Air date: 2017-10-18

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.

The New Cold War

Air date: 2017-10-25

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?

Keeping the Peace in South Sudan

Air date: 2017-11-01

Cast

David Harewood

Narrator

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