About this season
In their own words and their own extraordinary, never-before-seen helmet-cam battle footage, Australia's fighting men and women lay bare their hearts in an epic series - not just how they waged a war, but why and to what end.
Episodes (3)
1. Acts of War
Aired 23 February 2016 • 60 min
In their own words & using never-before-seen helmet-cam battle footage, Australian fighting men & women reveal their war. In the wake of 9/11 a Special Forces war builds to a fateful battle.
2. Hearts and Minds
Aired 1 March 2016 • 60 min
In their own words & using never-before-seen helmet-cam battle footage, Australian fighting men & women reveal their war. The battle for hearts & minds presents shocking dilemmas for the ADF.
3. We All Have To Get Home
Aired 8 March 2016 • 60 min
With unprecedented access, Australian fighting men and women reveal the war in their own words. Triumph and tragedy as the ADF takes on insurgents and mentors Afghan soldiers.