Young Soldiers

Name: Young Soldiers
Released: 2011-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · Reality

Chart the 26-week course of a group of four then-new British Army recruits from basic training to their first tour of duty in Helmand, Afghanistan.

2011 · 59m

EPISODE 1

The Shock of Capture

The first five weeks of the new recruits' basic training course in Catterick proves tough.
EPISODE 2

Should I Stay or Go?

Some of the recruits question their decision of joining the army at such a dangerous time.
EPISODE 3

Countdown to Afghanistan

Darren Meads and Andrew Forti have graduated as soldiers and prepare to join their new battalion, 1 Rifles, in deployment in Afghanistan.
EPISODE 4

The Theatre of War

The training is over for Darren and Andrew as they are deployed to Afghanistan.
EPISODE 5

The Homecoming

Three of the recruits look back on their journey as they return from their tour of duty.

Season 1