Afghanistan: The Great Game - A Personal View by Rory Stewart

Rory Stewart tells the story of foreign intervention in Afghanistan from the 19th century to the present day.

DocumentaryWar & Politics

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2012-05-28

An account of Britain's interventions in Afghanistan in the 19th century. They arose from the fear that Russia was considering invading the country as a prelude to attacking India.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2012-05-30

Soldiers and generals from both sides tell how the Soviets were sucked into invading Afghanistan and the parallels that conflict shares with the current American-led intervention.

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Rating

8.0/10

Release Date

2012-05-28

Episodes

2 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Rory Stewart

Self - Presenter

Production Companies

Matchlight