Deadliest Day 1: Thrill of war
9 platoon touch down in Afghanistan.
“It’s the best part of your life and the worst part of your life all rolled into one.â€
It’s ten years since the British Army’s deadliest month in Afghanistan. The platoon that was worst hit has lost two more men since then, including Kevin Holt who died of a morphine overdose. ±«Óãtv defence producer Claire Read asks: Was it the war that killed him, almost a decade on?
If you’re affected by the issues raised in this episode, help is out there. If you’re a veteran or you know a veteran, the starting point for help is the Ministry of Defence’s Veteran’s Gateway and these charities:
Combat Stress
Help for Heroes
Samaritans
Producer: Heidi Pett
Sound designer: Weidong Lin
Original music: Matthew James Kelly
Executive producer: Matthew Price
Editor: John Shields
Help and Support
If you’re affected by the issues raised in this episode, help is out there. If you’re a veteran or you know a veteran, the starting point for help is theÌýand these charities:
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Further support is availableÌýhere on emotional distressÌýandÌýhere for broader mental healthÌýadvice.
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