Soldiers battle to keep Helmand highway open 09.12.10

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Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Irish Guards and the Household Cavalry are fighting to keep open a vital road in Afghanistan. Highway 1 runs through Helmand province and these soldiers are responsible for safeguarding 70 km of it. British Forces News reporter Lorna Ward has had exclusive access to the work they do.

To read Lorna's blog please see: http://www.bfbs.com/news/blogs/afghanistan-blog-18098.html







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