18 Essential Documentaries on Afghanistan, the Taliban and America’s Longest War
PBSPatrice Taddonio
18 Essential Documentaries on Afghanistan, the Taliban and America’s Longest War
As the new, 3-part docuseries ‘America and the Taliban’ begins, explore FRONTLINE’s collected reporting on the U.S.-led war and life in Afghanistan amid two decades of conflict.
Apr 4, 2023
Afghan War History
847K views · 706 reactions | The Afghan war is now the longest conflict in U.S. history. It's been 16 years since the U.S. first invaded Afghanistan in 2001. | Mic | Facebook
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847K views · 706 reactions | The Afghan war is now the longest conflict in U.S. history. It's been 16 years since the U.S. first invaded Afghanistan in 2001. | Mic | Facebook
FacebookMic
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