The National Army Museum will host a talk on 14 March 2025 by Sergio Miller in which he will re-evaluate the operations of the British Army in Helmand Province, emphasizing the successful elements of the campaign while also examining the less effective aspects.
Miller’s comprehensive account of the British military efforts in Afghanistan draws upon the experiences of those who served. This narrative traces the evolution of the conflict, beginning with the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the initial invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, culminating in the withdrawal in 2014.
His presentation will investigate the significant events of the conflict and assess the challenges and achievements encountered by the British Army, including the dangers posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and the substantial improvements in equipment and resources. The War in Afghanistan has profoundly influenced the Army and its global role.
Sergio Miller is a former officer in the Intelligence Corps. For the last 25 years, he has worked in the defence industry and, until three years ago, continued to serve in the Army Reserve. He has written articles for the British Army Review and the Wavell Room, and is the author of a two-part history of the Vietnam War: ‘In Good Faith’ and ‘No Wider War’. He is currently working on an account of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
For more information and on how to book: https://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/pride-and-fall-british-army-afghanistan-2001-14
