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Marathon Deployments in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne | Andrew Bragg | Ep. 318

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Navigating the Shadows of Conflict

This chapter recounts the speaker's deployment to the Argandab River Valley, addressing the heavy combat losses faced by the previous unit. It highlights the logistical challenges and evolving threats, specifically focusing on the prevalence of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and the tactical adaptations made by the platoon. The narrative captures the psychological impact of operating in a historically significant and dangerous combat zone, emphasizing the harrowing realities faced by soldiers in Afghanistan.

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