Of Men and War: Surviving a Mortar

Clip: Season 29 Episode 2 | 1m 23s

A soldier recalls what he was thinking as he was lying on the ground, staring at the sky after being hit by a mortar.

Aired: 05/29/16

Rating: NR

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