Lance Cpl. Seth Sharp with his father
Sharp was serving in Company E of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines when he was killed on July 2.
The Frontline special “Obama’s War” includes footage from a photojournalist who was at the battle where Sharp lost his life. In the preview video posted online — which includes graphic imagery and language — fellow Marines can be heard calling his name as they carry him away from the firefight.
“Obama’s War” includes interviews with top generals, diplomats and foreign officials. It examines how President Barack Obama’s strategy in Afghanistan is taking shape.
“What we found on the ground was a huge exercise in nation building," said correspondent Martin Smith. “The concept’s become a bit of a dirty word, but that’s what this is. We started with the goal of eliminating Al Qaeda, and now we’ve wound up with the immense task of re-engineering two nations.”
“Obama’s War” airs at 10 p.m. tonight on GPB. It will be shown again at 2 a.m. Friday and 3 a.m. Sunday, and will also be available online.
Click here to watch a video preview of the documentary and get more information.
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