Four 2nd Commando Regiment veterans share their memories of the Battle of Shah Wali Kot.

Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Fifteen years ago, over five days in June 2010, in southern Afghanistan, 150 Australian Commandos and SASR soldiers fought and won the Battle of Shah Wali Kot, our largest engagement since Vietnam.

For the Commandos, it was one of the toughest fights of their lives. For the SASR, in terms of kill count, it was their greatest battle ever won. For their grit and professionalism, the Commandos received a battle honour. SASR Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith, for his part in the battle, received our nation’s highest military honour – the Victoria Cross – becoming an instant household name.

This podcast features the recollections of Dean Parkinson, Gary Wilson, Pete Rudland and Scott Ryder, for the Commando side of this historic battle.

Episodes referenced during the podcast include:

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