Find local news in Kent

Home   Kent   News   Article

Video: Embedded with The Tigers on Afghanistan's frontline

10:52, 12 March 2009

updated: 16:09, 02 May 2019

Sorry, this video asset has been removed.

Video: Find out more
about life for the soldiers.

Constant attacks from the Taliban have challenged Kent soliders
as frontlines are pushed forward in Afghanistan.

In November last year the area of British forces control was
increased as part of Operation Mar Nonu 1 and 2.

Soldiers from the First Battalion of the Princess of Wales’
Royal Regiment (PWRR) and the Second Battalion of the Royal Gurkha
Rifles have maintained the area despite the constant attacks.

Patrol Base Minden is protected by troops from B Company of
1PWRR.

Multimedia reporter Chris Price spent three days with soldiers
from the regiment, also known as The Tigers.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More