Our War
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| First episode date | June 7, 2011 |
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| Networks | BBC Three |
| Executive producers | Colin Barr |
| Reviews | www.imdb.com |
| First episode | 2011-06-07 00:00:00 |
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| ID | 1216952 |
About Our War
`Our War' marks the tenth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan with film footage shot exclusively by soldiers on the frontlines. Episodes include the experiences of a close-knit group of friends from 3 Platoon, 1st Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment, who were sent to Helmand province in 2007; a young platoon from the Grenadier Guards and their terrifying struggle with landmines; and the Scots Guards, who are assigned to train the Afghan National Police but have trouble controlling the force's reckless and dangerous fighting ways. Series 2 begins with the 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, tasked with protecting a vital road link into one of the most dangerous areas of Helmand. … MORE
In pictures: 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
...The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced, with Edgar Martins named as Photographer of the Year for his series, Our War...
Ukraine war: Why Bakhmut matters for Russia and Ukraine
... " The fight for Bakhmut will change the trajectory of Our War for independence and for freedom, " he said...
Ukraine war: President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the UK
... Mr Zelensky then spoke in English and said he was there to represent Ukrainian warriors, " on behalf of Our War heroes who are in the trenches protecting Ukraine against enemy missiles"...
Ukraine war: The Russians locked up for refusing to fight
... This is not Our War...
Somalia's men in sarongs taking on al-Shabab militants
... They give legitimacy to Our War against the militants because they come from the communities they control...
Putin's dream of Russian victory slips away in Ukraine
... " It s Our War with total Satanism" no less, Vladimir Solovyov told viewers this week...
Narva: The Estonian border city where Nato and the EU meet Russia
... " Ukraine is Our War, " she says...
Push Russia out of whole of Ukraine, says Truss
... She said: " The war in Ukraine is Our War - it is everyone s war… because Ukraine s victory is a strategic imperative for all of us...
Ukraine war: President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the UK
On Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise trip to The UK to speak in Westminster Hall and meet King Charles at Buckingham Palace .
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shared a warm embrace with Mr Zelensky when he arrived at Stansted Airport (above).
The two leaders waved outside Downing Street, before heading inside.
Mr Sunak then headed to The Commons for The Weekly Prime Minster's Questions.
In his opening words, He Said he was " delighted" that Mr Zelensky was visiting The UK.
He Said it is " testament to The unbreakable friendship" between The UK and Ukraine.
Later on, Mr Zelensky met Speaker of The House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Speaker of The House of Lords, Lord McFall (above and below).
Mr Zelensky signed The guestbook at Speaker's House in The Palace of Westminster.
He also met Sir Keir Starmer , leader of The Labour Party .
Mr Zelensky arrived On Stage in Westminster Hall and was met with rapturous applause.
Sir Lindsay introduced Mr Zelensky and reflected on an afternoon tea The pair shared in October 2020 during The Covid-19 pandemic.
" Little did we know our relationship would grow in such turbulent times, " Sir Lindsay said.
He spoke about The First speech, made virtually, by Mr Zelensky to The Commons last March, describing The atmosphere as " electrifying".
He Said Parliament was " honoured you put yourself At Risk to address us" In Person on Wednesday.
Mr Zelensky then spoke in English and said he was there to represent Ukrainian warriors, " on behalf of our War Heroes who are in The trenches protecting Ukraine against enemy missiles".
Mr Zelensky thanked The UK for providing equipment to his soldiers and training for those on The Front Line , and said The UK has been standing with Kyiv " since day one".
The leader then presented Sir Lindsay with a Ukrainian Fighter Pilot 's helmet.
The Pilot it belonged to is " one of The Most successful aces, and he's one of our kings" Mr Zelensky said.
The writing on The helmet reads " we have freedom, give us wings to protect it".
The President then travelled to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles .
The two men were pictured standing together as The King held an audience with The Ukrainian President - The First Time they had met In Person .
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Source of news: bbc.com
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