Battleground Afghanistan (2013)

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Battleground Afghanistan looks inside the latest chapter of the Afghan conflict as seen by American Marines on the front-lines of the war. As tens of thousands of troops withdraw from Afghanistan, Capt. Ben Middendorf and his men of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines — based at Camp Pendleton in San Diego — are staying behind to continue the fight. These Marines are taking the fight directly to the Taliban with a mission to locate, disrupt and destroy the enemy.

Network

Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Season 1Episode 560 min

Homeward Bound

Golf Company is on the verge of finally heading home after they clear a narcotics processing center, but they have one final operation to complete clear a nearby compound. The Marines are able to finish the job; however, on their way back to base, the men are separated by a fierce Taliban attack. As the assault increases in intensity, Capt. Middendorf's temporary HQ comes under heavy fire. Thankfully, Staff Sgt. Dusty Sampson comes to the rescue with his Javelin missile system.

Jul 29, 2013

Recent Episodes

Episode	Name	Airdate
S01E05	Homeward Bound	Jul 29, 2013
S01E04	Trapped by the Taliban	Jul 22, 2013
S01E03	Fighting Ghosts	Jul 15, 2013
S01E02	Bobby Traps and Poppy Fields	Jul 8, 2013
S01E01	First Contact	Jul 1, 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers

When did Battleground Afghanistan premiere?

Battleground Afghanistan premiered on July 1, 2013.

What genre does Battleground Afghanistan belong to?

Battleground Afghanistan belongs to the documentary genre.

Who produced Battleground Afghanistan?

Battleground Afghanistan was produced by Discovery Communications.

How many episodes were in the first season of Battleground Afghanistan?

The first season of Battleground Afghanistan consisted of 8 episodes.

What is the plot of Battleground Afghanistan?

Battleground Afghanistan is a documentary series that follows a group of journalists embedded with US Marines deployed to Afghanistan during the war on terror.

Was Battleground Afghanistan filmed on location in Afghanistan?

Yes, Battleground Afghanistan was filmed on location in Afghanistan.

What is the running time of each episode of Battleground Afghanistan?

Each episode of Battleground Afghanistan has a running time of 60 minutes.

Who are the main subjects of Battleground Afghanistan?

The main subjects of Battleground Afghanistan are US Marines deployed to Afghanistan during the war on terror.

Did Battleground Afghanistan receive any awards or nominations?

There is no record of Battleground Afghanistan receiving any major awards or nominations.

What is the production company behind Battleground Afghanistan?

Battleground Afghanistan was produced by Discovery Studios.

What is the audience rating for Battleground Afghanistan?

There is no consensus on the audience rating for Battleground Afghanistan.

Who is the director of Battleground Afghanistan?

The directors of Battleground Afghanistan are Ron Simon and John Armstrong.

What makes Battleground Afghanistan unique?

Battleground Afghanistan is unique because it provides a first-hand account of US Marines in Afghanistan during the war on terror.

Was Battleground Afghanistan cancelled?

There is no record of Battleground Afghanistan being cancelled.

Will there be another season of Battleground Afghanistan?

There is no information available about a second season of Battleground Afghanistan.

Also known as

Battleground Brothers – Einsatz in der Hölle (Germany)