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For more than two decades, the war in Afghanistan reshaped global politics, cost trillions of dollars, and changed millions of lives — yet ended without victory.
This documentary traces how the longest war in American history began, why it continued, and how it ultimately collapsed.

From Cold War coups and the Soviet invasion, to the rise of the Taliban, the September 11 attacks, and the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, this film examines the full history of Afghanistan’s modern conflict. Using archival footage, historical analysis, and firsthand accounts, it reveals how early decisions, local realities, corruption, insurgency, and shifting priorities slowly turned a rapid military success into an endless war.

As the conflict evolved into nation-building, counterinsurgency, and eventually withdrawal, Afghanistan became a test of military power, political will, and the limits of intervention. The return of the Taliban in 2021 closed a chapter — but left behind unanswered questions that continue to shape the world today.

This is not a story of a single failure or moment. It is the story of decades of history colliding with modern warfare — and the cost paid by soldiers, civilians, and an entire generation.