“I remember hearing that bang, and thinking: this is it.”

On 10 July, 2009, the soldiers of 9 platoon were out on a dawn patrol when an IED blast ripped through their ranks. Talking about it now, the survivors refer to it only as "that day". They all know what they mean. This episode contains descriptions of violence and death. If you need to talk to somebody, help is out there. If you’re a veteran or you know a veteran, the starting point for help is the Ministry of Defence’s Veteran’s Gateway and these charities: Combat StressHelp for HeroesSamaritans

Producer: Heidi Pett

Sound designer: Weidong LinOriginal music: Matthew James KellyExecutive producer: Matthew PriceEditor: John Shields