Eyewitness War — Season 1, Episode 12: Fallen Hero

Episode synopsis

When a small group of Marines set out after a Taliban squad known to be attacking one of their main supply routes, Taliban fighters turn the tables and ambush the Marines from close range. In the midst of a spray of fire, the Marines' machine gunner gets hit. The team must work together to fight their way out of the ambush--and save their dying friend.

About Eyewitness War

“EyeWitness War” follows the men and women of the Army, Navy, Drug Enforcement Administration, Coast Guard and other forces as they deal with battles, drug trafficking and explosives.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Chasing Down the Enemy
• E2Caught Outside the Wire
• E3Bleeding Out
• E4Behind Enemy Lines
• E5Battle for Antenna Hill
• E612-Hour Firefight
• E7I'm Hit!
• E8Trapped by the Enemy
• E9Out of Ammo
• E10Sniper Hunt
• E11Mountaintop Revenge
• E13Ambushed