Listen "Sitrep August 9th 2012"
Episode Synopsis
How vital is the battle for Aleppo in deciding Syria’s future?
Why drones are taking over the skies in Afghanistan
Find out the special qualities that former Service personnel bring to civvy street
And why there’s still a strong fascination for the Second World War after more than 70 years
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
Interviews:
Professor Fawaz Gerges on Syria & Egypt
Brtiish Forces News’ reporter Carla Prater in Camp Bastion talking about drones.
Tony Ward, MD or Force 10 Recruitment.
British Forces News’ reporter James Hirst interviews the PM David Cameron
Historian Anthony Beevor on his new book, the Second World War
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You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website.
Why drones are taking over the skies in Afghanistan
Find out the special qualities that former Service personnel bring to civvy street
And why there’s still a strong fascination for the Second World War after more than 70 years
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
Interviews:
Professor Fawaz Gerges on Syria & Egypt
Brtiish Forces News’ reporter Carla Prater in Camp Bastion talking about drones.
Tony Ward, MD or Force 10 Recruitment.
British Forces News’ reporter James Hirst interviews the PM David Cameron
Historian Anthony Beevor on his new book, the Second World War
............................................................................................................
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website.
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