Afghanistan: The Homecoming
With British troops preparing to return from Afghanistan, Harry Gration meets the expert medical teams who have been saving thousands of lives.
As British troops pack their bags and head home from Afghanistan, Harry Gration travels to Camp Bastion to meet the expert medical teams who've been saving thousands of lives. Iwan Thomas discovers how the Coldstream Guards are adjusting to life after their latest tour of duty. And - as the army cuts back on the number of full-time soldiers - Saleyha Ashan meets the weekend warriors who are being asked to step into their shoes.
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Coldstream Guards' tour of duty
Duration: 08:39
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Weekend warrior reservists
Duration: 08:37
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Meet the medical team in Afghanistan
Duration: 07:02
Military medical team's Afghanistan legacy
As British troops pack their bags and head home from Afghanistan, 大象传媒 Inside Out travels to Camp Bastion to meet the expert medical teams which have been saving thousands of lives.
Reporter Harry Gration met the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) who explained how front-line workers extract casualties as quickly as possible to improve their survival chances.
Harry Gration also spoke to the surgical team who explained how it has been helping its Afghanistan counterparts take forward medical work when the British return home.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Wright |
| Series Producer | Andy Richards |
Broadcast
- Mon 27 Oct 2014 19:30大象传媒 One London