TV series

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

Name: Afghanistan: The Great Game - A Personal View by Rory Stewart
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Released: 2012-05-28
Rating: 8
Cast: Rory Stewart

20121 season8.0 / 10

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

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Afghanistan: The Great Game - A Personal View by Rory Stewart premiered May 28, 2012. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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

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Episode 1

May 28, 201258m

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.

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Directed by Iain Scollay

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Episode 2

May 30, 201258mfinale

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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Directed by Iain Scollay

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