Taking Fire
Taking Fire shows us American soldiers on patrol, as they navigate their way through dangerous combat and life threatening situations in Afghanistan.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
Taking Fire shows us American soldiers on patrol, as they navigate their way through dangerous combat and life threatening situations in Afghanistan.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Band of Brothers
Tue, Sep 13, 2016 42 mins
101st Airborne rookies, McCool & Boucher, are deployed to Cop Michigan - one of the deadliest combat bases of the war. With standard issued gear, McCool packed a helmet cam and began to document the year that would change the men in his platoon forever.
Episode 2
Hero Flight
Tue, Sep 20, 2016 41 mins
After three months in Afghanistan, the 101st Airborne suffers a devastating hit. For Rookie medic, Shreeve, one mistake and SGT Petry will be paralyzed. Shreeve shoulders the responsibility - unaware that the next soldier calling for help might be him.
Episode 3
Flipping the Switch
Tue, Sep 27, 2016 41 mins
After four months in Afghanistan, SGT Adams now has stronger reasons to make it back home alive. He is also more determined than ever before to get his men home safely - but it won' be easy, as the men are getting desensitized to the non-stop fire.
Episode 4
Overwatch
Tue, Oct 4, 2016 41 mins
It's the Afghan election. RPGs rain in on the COP and at Outpost Pride Rock, the soldiers face a grueling battle - with brutal consequences.
Episode 5
The Long Road Home
Mon, Oct 10, 2016 41 mins
The 101st prepares to leave Afghanistan. After a year in the Korangal the soldiers are changed men but six years and a reunion later promises some peace.
