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The hidden cost of the Afghanistan war (Pt 2): Coming home
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Today's episode contains strong language, discussions of suicide, and descriptions of violence in war that some listeners might find distressing.The second of a two-part investigation into the impact of the Afghanistan war for British troops. 55 soldiers from one regiment died in the campaign — 22 took their own lives back home. Why have so many suffered? War correspondent Anthony Loyd talks to members of 2 Rifles.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Anthony Loyd, Foreign Correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: British Army.If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in today's episode, the following helplines can provide support:Always A Rifleman: 0800 470 0941Combat Stress helpline: 0800 138 1619 or text: 07537 173 683PTSD Resolution: 0300 302 0551SSAFA - the Armed Forces Charity helpline: 0800 260 6767 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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