Pride and Fall: The British Army in Afghanistan, 2001-14

Join Sergio Miller as he re-assesses the British Army’s operations in Helmand Province, highlighting aspects of the campaign that went well and exploring what wasn’t as successful.

Sergio Miller’s new detailed account of the British military campaign in Afghanistan is based on the experiences of those who served. In this narrative, he explores how the conflict evolved and developed over time, from the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the initial invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 through to the withdrawal in 2014.

His talk will delve into the major episodes of the conflict and explore the challenges and successes the British Army faced, from the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to the major advancements in kit and equipment. The War in Afghanistan has had a lasting impact on the Army and the role it plays in the world.

About the speaker

Sergio Miller

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.