The Long Road Home

The Long Road Home

ENDED1 Seasons7 Episodes6.6
NetworkNational Geographic
First AiredNov 7, 2017
Last AiredDec 19, 2017
Runtime47 min
Created ByMikko Alanne

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.”

Cast

Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly
Lt. Col. Gary Volesky
E.J. Bonilla
E.J. Bonilla
Lt. Shane Aguero
Noel Fisher
Noel Fisher
Pvt Tomas Young
Darius Homayoun
Darius Homayoun
Jassim Al-Lani
Jon Beavers
Jon Beavers
Sgt. Eric Bourquin
F
Franklin Silverio
SPC Acevedo
E
Ezekiel Z. Swinford
SPC Matt Fisk
Joey Luthman
Joey Luthman
SPC Jonathan Riddell
Jorge Diaz
Jorge Diaz
SPC. Israel Garza
Joshua Brennan
Joshua Brennan
SGT. Jackson
Tristan Riggs
Tristan Riggs
Chapel Kid
May Calamawy
May Calamawy
Faiza

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 7 episodes

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Black Sunday
E1Black Sunday
Nov 7, 201795m
The 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.
Into the Unknown
E2Into the Unknown
Nov 14, 201747m
Denomy leads the first rescue into Sadr City under heavy fire. It’s clear the locals have been preparing for this ambush for weeks.
In the Valley of Death
E3In the Valley of Death
Nov 21, 201746m
Before Staff Sgt. Robert Miltenberger’s deployment, he is overcome by a strong premonition that he will die in Iraq.
The Choice
E4The Choice
Nov 28, 201748m
Jassim’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.
A City Called Heaven
E5A City Called Heaven
Dec 5, 201752m
Tomas Young learns about the realities of war, beginning a lifelong struggle through which he’ll touch countless lives.
Abandon Hope
E6Abandon Hope
Dec 12, 201744m
With a diminishing supply of ammunition, Bourquin struggles to signal helicopters in a desperate attempt to get the men out alive.
Always Dream of Me
E7Always Dream of Me
Dec 19, 201751m
The 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.

About The Long Road Home

The Long Road Home is a war & politics, drama series on National Geographic. The show first aired on Nov 7, 2017 and currently has 1 season and 7 episodes. The Long Road Home has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 6.6/10 based on 57 votes. The cast includes Michael Kelly, E.J. Bonilla, Noel Fisher, Darius Homayoun, Jon Beavers. Created by Mikko Alanne.

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