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On The Ground : The true story of young soldiers' lives forever changed by 'friendly fire' in Iraq., eAudiobook MP3 eaudioBook

On The Ground : The true story of young soldiers' lives forever changed by 'friendly fire' in Iraq. eAudiobook MP3

Narrated by Audrey Gillan, Dan Maudsley

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Audrey Gillan revisits her time on the ground with the British Army in Iraq, and the infamous friendly fire incident that killed Matty Hull

'A remarkable listen: detailed, unflinching and revealing about the ripple effects of a wholly avoidable tragedy'Financial Times

Award-winning journalist Audrey Gillan was embedded with British troops during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. She was on the ground with the Household Cavalry's D Squadron when American pilots, firing at what they believed to be the enemy, injured four of its soldiers and killed one: 25-year-old Lance Corporal of Horse Matty Hull.

Realising their mistake moments later, one pilot is heard muttering to the other 'we're in jail, dude'. But although a 2007 inquest condemned Matty's killing as unlawful and criminal, they were never prosecuted or punished for their actions, nor have they ever offered any apology. Now, years later, Audrey Gillan has joined forces with producer Dan Maudsley to investigate the notorious incident and its aftershocks, and tell the story of D Squadron's war in her own voice and through the eyes of the men she lived alongside.

From interviews with soldiers, fellow reporters, military doctors and relatives, to in-depth analysis of the US pilots' cockpit recordings, this compelling series, shortlisted for Radio/Podcast of the Year by the Foreign Press Association, sheds new and startling light on British soldiers' experiences during the Iraq invasion and the terrifying, tragic 'blue-on-blue' attack that changed their lives forever.

NB: Contains strong language and descriptions of war that some listeners may find upsetting. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, details of organisations offering information and support can be found on the BBC Action Line website.

Production credits
Written and recorded by Dan Maudsley and Audrey Gillan
Edited by Dan Maudsley
Sound design by Rory Auskerry
Executive producer: Shelley Jofre
Title music: 'Ma Wefet' by UTN1
Image: D8. Studio

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5live, 13 May-10 August 2020

Copyright (c) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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