Jac holmes 18 january 1993 23 october 2017 was a british volunteer with the kurdish ypg militia who fought against isil in syria from january 2015 until his death. During the battle for raqqa, he commanded the fourman 223 ypg sniper. Watch brits battling isis documentary frontline fighting the brits battling isis chaos documentary on dailymotion. For viewers who have considered the threat of isis only from the outsiders perspective driven by western media outlets, isis. Watch frontlines documentary on the conflicting interests of allies in the u.
Rts murad gazdiev has been to the area of hama where heavy fighting is taking place between isis and syrian troops. An intellectually gripping tribute to kurdish fighters battling isis. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Frontline escaping isis season 2015 episode 12 pbs. Details include the date it was added to netflix in the usa, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. This episode of frontline was televised on july 14, 2015. With constant news of british jihadists fighting alongside isis, its easy to forget others involved in the conflict. Britains policy against isis is shameful says city man who fought with kurds in syria. Battling isis 2015 documentary, new on netflix canada released on saturday, december 31, 2016. Gripping, firsthand accounts of women who escaped the. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. It was three of these volunteers who were the subject of this fascinating film that stuck, with a disturbing ambivalence, in the mind. Now a young man fighting on the frontline for the free syrian army fsa.
One year after isis declared a caliphate, the terrorist group controls wide swaths of territory in iraq and syria and is showing no. Hunting isis watch s2017 e8 frontline pbs official site. A warning message is given to the viewer before the actual film begins. From july to december 2015, bernardhenri levy and a team of cameramen. Battling isis documentary tv movie 16 september 2015 the inside story of three untrained british volunteers with no family connections to the middle east who heed the call to take up arms with kurdish fighters to reclaim rojava from the. Dec 09, 2015 news world middle east isis are afraid of girls. Jul 23, 2017 while the pentagon maintains that isis k is down to about 1,000 fighters across afghanistan, from a high of 2,500 in 2015, the afghan intelligence officer surmised that there were more than 1,000. Kurdish female fighters believe they have an unexpected advantage fighting in syria. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot keywords submission guide. The brits battling isis next episode air date and your others favorite tv shows. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. W hy do some british citizens leave the safety of home to fight a foreign war. Muslims from europe, australia and elsewhere travelling to syria to fight.
Dec 31, 2016 they engage the enemy in intense sniper battles, closerange mortar strikes and face counterattacks from isis. The rise of isis watch s2014 e2 frontline pbs official site. From veteran frontline filmmaker michael kirk and his team comes the inside story of the creation of isis, and. French cameraman olivier sarbil spent 6 weeks embedded with an elite unit of the iraqi special forces as they struggled to recapture the city of mosul that had fallen to islamic state in just two. Three untrained british volunteers with no family connections to the middle east heed the call to take up arms with kurdish fighters to reclaim rojava from isis. Im sure theres some humanity left in them, probably behind many layers of denial. This is a great watch, and i suggest any of you that are interested especially veterans should contact the lions of rojava about travelling over. Perhaps because filmmakers mauricio gris and george tyldesley are. War documentary hosted by dan reed, published by channel 4 in 2015 english narration cover information. Get an ad free experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. With isis continuing to take and hold territory in iraq and syria despite u. Apr 14, 2017 americans fighting isis are just props. Frontline follows an elite special operations unit at the center of the fight against isis in iraq.
If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of frontline fighting. In new video, iraqi forces battle isis outside ramadi. Battling isis tv movie 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The brits battling isis channel 4 is supposed to answer the question, we. Frontline has been covering isiss bloody and complex evolution since its earliest days. The pairing of double bafta winner editor mark towns and fivetime bafta winner executive producer dan reed turns kinetic, unique combat footage into unforgettable scenes with. The secret history of isis watch s2016 e10 frontline. Nov 23, 2015 how isis recruits children who live in its territory to be the next generation of fighters. The pairing of double bafta winner editor mark towns and fivetime bafta winner executive producer dan reed. Sep 17, 2015 w hy do some british citizens leave the safety of home to fight a foreign war. On the frontline, produced by ahlulbayt tv, places us at the epicenter of this everevolving cancer, and follows the brave iraqi citizens who have dared to stand united in their defiance of isis.
To set recordings for the show when it airs click the schedule new recording link above. In this exclusive 2015 film, danish filmmaker nagieb khaja went to syria to. In the rise of isis, martin smith in search of al qaeda explores and explains how the islamic state of iraq and syria isis became a major force so quickly. Nov 28, 2016 watch brits battling isis documentary frontline fighting the brits battling isis chaos documentary on dailymotion. Watch frontline s documentary on the conflicting interests of allies in the u. The men are unprepared for the raw atrocities of combat, the fierceness of battle and the death of their kurdish cofighters. The rise of isis frontline correspondent martin smith reports from iraq on the miscalculations and mistakes behind the. The brits battling isis was a vivid reminder, following three men who had left comfortable lives in britain to join kurdish militia units fighting against isis. Battling isis on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account. Behind the front lines in the fight to annihilate isis in. City of ghosts, a blunt instrument of a documentary, is an urgent and heartheavy account of syrian. They are fighting for a totalitarian sect, and the only thing youd likely hear out of them is the same old daesh bullshit of which theres too many on the internet already. Watch frontline s documentary on the creation of isis, abu musab alzarqawi, abu bakr al baghdadi, and u.
British fighters battling isis in syria hailed as heroes. An isis branch took shape in russias caucasus region in january 2015 when a splinter from the caucasus emirate a militant group that claimed highprofile attacks on the moscow metro and the domodedovo airport in 2010 and 11, and a series of attacks ahead of the sochi olympics in 20 pledged allegiance to baghdadi. The brits battling isis channel 4 is supposed to answer the question, we arent offered. The brits battling isis, shot by former military officers, follows harry and two other british recruits, who say they were driven to fight the pure evil. It looks like we dont have any plot keywords for this title yet. In a special report, frontline correspondent najibullah quraishi reveals on film the degree to which isis is gaining a foothold in the country, and how theyre focusing their efforts on training a. But they find themselves unprepared for the raw atrocities of combat. He was shown fighting on the frontline against isis militants with the support of the usled coalition, which backed advances by the ypg and. Uk policy towards kurds is shameful, says city worker. One year after isis declared a caliphate, the terrorist group controls wide swaths of territory in iraq and syria and is showing no signs of slowing down its offensive. The brits battling isis documentary charting the trials of three british men who have volunteered to fight islamic state militants in syria alongside kurdish peshmergas.
The brits battling isis, which aired on channel 4 this evening. Brutal fighting between the iraqi army and isis continues on the streets of mosul. Isis is being forced to give way, but the price is high. Uk policy towards kurds is shameful, says city worker who. Peshmerga, a film by bernardhenri levy released in france in. Lightly armed, poorly equipped and exhausted by months under fire but determined to keep fighting. Here they filmed exclusive footage of the voluntary iraqi army fighting on the front lines defending the country against the islamic state isis. British fighters battling isis in syria hailed as heroes after dramatic documentary airs. Sep 15, 2015 the three followed by the film crew spent several months in the northeast part of syria. Oct 27, 2019 frontline investigates the isis threat. Feb 09, 2017 french cameraman olivier sarbil spent 6 weeks embedded with an elite unit of the iraqi special forces as they struggled to recapture the city of mosul that had fallen to islamic state in just two.
The selfproclaimed islamic state brutally besieged rojava the kurdish region fresh from fighting for syrian independence. Oct 11, 2016 watch frontline s documentary on the conflicting interests of allies in the u. Cameras follow three brits a former it worker, an excurrency trader and a soldier turned activist whove signed up to fight isis in syria. On the frontline offers a valuable portrait of the war being waged on the inside. Subscribe for more videos that will change your perspective on the world around you. Nov 16, 2015 frontline november 16, 2015 a rare and shocking look at how isis fighters are infiltrating some areas of afghanistan and taking over every aspect of local life. Our journalism is free from commercial and political bias never influenced by billionaire owners or shareholders. The challenges faced by those who chose to combat this brutalizing threat are vast, and much blood will be shed before an end is reached. May 20, 2016 frontline is a criticallyacclaimed, awardwinning public affairs television program that produces and broadcasts indepth documentaries about various subjects. They engage the enemy in intense sniper battles, closerange mortar strikes and face counterattacks from isis.
Sep 17, 2015 with constant news of british jihadists fighting alongside isis, its easy to forget others involved in the conflict. The group are the feature of a new documentary, frontline fighting. The largescale offensive against the terrorists strongholds started after air support from russian bomber jets. Watch fulllength episodes of pbs documentary series frontline for free. Filmed by three former soldiers, this documentary follows british me. The brits battling isis 2015 is available on netflix united states.
Battling isis was released in 2015 and lasts 47 minutes. The inside story of three untrained british volunteers with no family connections to the middle east who heed the call to take up arms with kurdish fighters to reclaim rojava from the islamic state. With isis continuing to seize and hold territory in iraq and syria, escaping isis. Former british army soldier who fought against isis faces. The kurds fighting the socalled islamic state are attracting combatants from all over the world. Battling isis here is all the information you need about frontline fighting. The brits battling isis is on channel 4 at 10pm on wednesday. Reporting from saudi arabia, iraq, jordan and turkey, the film examines the successes, failures and challenges of the fight as isis loses ground in the region but strikes out abroad.
Sep 16, 2015 british fighters battling isis in syria hailed as heroes after dramatic documentary airs. Isis is on the rise in afghanistan and they say theyre getting young kids to join the jihad. The rise of isis frontline correspondent martin smith reports. The brits battling isis episode air dates and to stay in touch with frontline fighting. Dec 21, 2015 new video recorded by an anti isis tribal fighter in ramadi offers a glimpse into a critical moment in iraqs battle against isis. Battle for iraqhunting isis season 2017 episode 5 54m 48s reporter ghaith abdulahad goes inside the battle against isis for control of the city of mosul. One year after isis declared a caliphate, the terrorist group controls wide swaths. Jul 06, 2017 americanbacked forces are currently battling isis for control of a city in ruins. The brits battling isis here is all the information you need about frontline fighting. British fighters battling isis in syria hailed as heroes daily express. Battling isis is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 3.