Sitrep August 9th 2012

09/08/2012 30 min
Sitrep August 9th 2012

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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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