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
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
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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
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