Synopsis
Relive a heroic fight for survival during the Iraq War, when the 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood was ferociously ambushed on April 4, 2004, in Sadr City, Baghdad — a day that came to be known in military annals as “Black Sunday.”
Episodes
Season 11
Black SundayThe First Cavalry Division launches a rescue mission when one of their platoons is ambushed by thousands of enemy insurgents in Baghdad. As news breaks, the lives of the soldiers' families at Fort Hood are thrown into chaos and uncertainty.45m2
Into the UnknownDenomy leads the first rescue into Sadr City under heavy fire. It’s clear the locals have been preparing for this ambush for weeks.47m3
In the Valley of DeathBefore Staff Sgt. Robert Miltenberger’s deployment, he is overcome by a strong premonition that he will die in Iraq.46m4
The ChoiceJassim’s troubled past is revealed and his allegiances tested. Aguero is forced to make a choice that scars his platoon for the rest of their lives.48m5
A City Called HeavenTomas Young learns about the realities of war, beginning a lifelong struggle through which he’ll touch countless lives.52m6
Abandon HopeWith a diminishing supply of ammunition, Bourquin struggles to signal helicopters in a desperate attempt to get the men out alive.44m7
Always Dream of MeThe rescuers finally punch through to the stranded platoon, but the battle hasn’t finished taking its toll, both in Sadr City and at Fort Hood.51m
Black SundayThe First Cavalry Division launches a rescue mission when one of their platoons is ambushed by thousands of enemy insurgents in Baghdad. As news breaks, the lives of the soldiers' families at Fort Hood are thrown into chaos and uncertainty.45m2Into the UnknownDenomy leads the first rescue into Sadr City under heavy fire. It’s clear the locals have been preparing for this ambush for weeks.47m3In the Valley of DeathBefore Staff Sgt. Robert Miltenberger’s deployment, he is overcome by a strong premonition that he will die in Iraq.46m4The ChoiceJassim’s troubled past is revealed and his allegiances tested. Aguero is forced to make a choice that scars his platoon for the rest of their lives.48m5A City Called HeavenTomas Young learns about the realities of war, beginning a lifelong struggle through which he’ll touch countless lives.52m6Abandon HopeWith a diminishing supply of ammunition, Bourquin struggles to signal helicopters in a desperate attempt to get the men out alive.44m7Always Dream of MeThe rescuers finally punch through to the stranded platoon, but the battle hasn’t finished taking its toll, both in Sadr City and at Fort Hood.51mCast
Franklin SilverioSPC Acevedo
Ezekiel Z. SwinfordSPC Matt Fisk
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