After that day, the platoon pick themselves up and carry on fighting the Taliban in Helmand. But when they get home a new battle begins for them and their families.

If you’re affected by the issues raised in this episode, help is out there. If you’re a veteran or you know a veteran, the starting point for help is the Ministry of Defence’s Veteran’s Gateway and these charities:

Combat Stress

Help for Heroes

Samaritans

Producer: Heidi Pett

Sound designer: Weidong Lin

Original music: Matthew James Kelly

Executive producer: Matthew Price

Editor: John Shields