“He went out a boy and he came back a broken man”

After that day, the platoon pick themselves up and carry on fighting the Taliban in Helmand. But when they get home a new battle begins for them and their families. If you’re affected by the issues raised in this episode, 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