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Army: Behind the New Frontlines - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Battle for Mosul

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2017

The Battle for Mosul

In this episode, the army returns to Iraq where they have a bloody history. 179 British soldiers were killed here between 2003 and 2011. Now they are helping the Iraqis defeat IS. As the battle for Mosul begins, the series is with the regiments operating behind the frontlines. Can the army face off their enemies, find lasting peace and avoid being drawn into costly new wars?

The New Cold War

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2017

The New Cold War

In this episode, the army is sent to Estonia, on the frontline of a new cold war. As Russia flexes its muscles in Ukraine and there is a massive build up of troops across Eastern Europe, the risk of miscalculation is very real. Can the British army deter Russian expansion and avoid being drawn into a costly new war?

Keeping the Peace in South Sudan

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2017

Keeping the Peace in South Sudan

In this episode, the British Army is deployed on a UN peacekeeping operation to protect thousands escaping South Sudan's civil war. In a country where government troops can be lawless and corrupt, can the British Army help build peace and stop genocide?

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