The Long Road Home

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The Long Road Home © National Geographic
The Long Road Home

Synopsis

Based on Martha Raddatz's bestseller, "The Long Road Home" chronicles the events of April 4th, 2004, when a platoon was ambushed in Sadr City, Baghdad, in an attack that came to be known as "Black Sunday."

Episodes

Season 1
  • Black Sunday

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    Black Sunday: A dangerous rescue mission begins when a platoon is ambushed in Sadr City. Back home, the soldiers' families are thrown into uncertainty. Drama based on real events.

  • Heroes Of The Long Road Home With Martha Raddatz

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    A behind the scenes look at the Long Road Home series on National Geographic.

  • The Road To War

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    The Road to War: A dangerous rescue mission begins when a platoon is ambushed by insurgents during a routine mission into Baghdad's Sadr City. Drama based on real events. (1 of 8)

  • The Eye Of The Storm

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    The Eye of the Storm: Aguero and his platoon take refuge while a rescue mission is launched to retake the city. Back home, rumours of the attack start to circulate. (2 of 8)

  • Into The Unknown

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    Into the Unknown: Denomy's mettle is tested when he leads the first rescue into Sadr City under heavy fire. Back in Fort Hood, his wife Gina faces challenges of her own. Drama. (3 of 8)

  • In The Valley Of Death

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    In the Valley of Death. Miltenberger and his men are stranded and in danger as night falls in the city. Back in the US, news of the ambush reaches Miltenberger's family. (4 of 8)

  • The Choice

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    The Choice: Interpreter Jassim al-Lani has his past revealed and his allegiances tested. Aguero makes a decision that will affect his platoon forever. Drama with Dennis Kelly. (5 of 8)

  • A City Called Heaven

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    A City Called Heaven: Casualties mount as Denomy tries again to rescue the stranded platoon. Tomas Young learns the realities of war when Miltenberger's troop comes under fire. (S1, ep 6)

  • Abandon Hope

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    Abandon Hope: With ammo rapidly running out, Bourquin desperately tries to signal to the choppers. It's a last-ditch effort that culminates in a climatic final battle. Drama. (S1, ep 7)

  • Always Dream Of Me

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    Always Dream of Me: Rescuers punch through to the stranded platoon, but for those who survive, life and war will never seem the same again. Series conclusion. (S1, ep 8)

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