Follow Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines into the heart of the war in Afghanistan. Their target: the town of Marjah, a Taliban stronghold. Their tasks: remove the Taliban, hold all ground seized, build infrastructure and governance, and transfer control to Afghan security forces. Embedded with the troops, award-winning London Times Journalist Ben Anderson provides an intimate, sobering look at the realities of counterinsurgency warfare and combat on the ground. 84 min, 2 discs (Blu-ray and DVD), SDH, viewer’s guide. Mature audiences.
Seen on HBO in February, The Battle for Marjah debuts in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack from Athena on September 6, 2011. Written and produced by award-winning journalist Ben Anderson (Taking on the Taliban), The Battle for Marjah documents the U.S. Marine Corp’s dangerous operation against a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan, offering a view of the war like never before. The release includes both the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the program, along with a 12-page viewers’ guide, biographies, timelines of the war, and much more ($34.99, www.AcornOnline.com).
On February 13, 2010, American-led coalition forces launched the biggest military operation since the beginning of the Afghanistan War. Their target was the town of Marjah, a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan. There, the Marines had four tasks: remove the Taliban, hold all ground seized, build infrastructure and governance, and transfer control to Afghan security forces.
In this powerful account, award-winning journalist Ben Anderson tells the story of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, and its commanding officer, Captain Ryan Sparks. At the battle’s outset, Sparks and the 272 men of Bravo are flown 12 miles and dropped into the center of Marjah, where the Taliban lie in wait. For the young Marines, their first task begins. Embedded with Bravo Company, Anderson provides an intimate and sobering look at the realities of counterinsurgency warfare
Journalist Ben Anderson covers Afghanistan for the London Times and regularly writes for BBC World Service, GQ, Independent on Sunday, and the Guardian. His recent works include the BBC documentary Taking on the Taliban.
Extras Include:
· 12-page viewer’s guide with articles on the histories of Afghanistan, the Taliban, the U.S. Marine Corps, counterinsurgency warfare, and more
· Chronology of the Afghan war and an explanation of IEDs
This movie is an amazing account on of the most influential battles in Afghanistan. It will not only leave you on the edge of your seat, but open your eyes about the everyday horrors our soldiers face every day over seas. If you are interested in checking out the The Battle for Marjah set for yourself, it is available at Acorn Media starting on September 6th for the low price of $34.99. Check it out today and get immersed in a great film filled with drama and danger behind enemy lines. You won't be disappointed.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***
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