[s1e12] The Longest Fight -

This report details the events and significance of which is the title of the 12th episode of the first season ( S1E12 ) of the military-focused series or documentary series often associated with historical military operations, most notably the recreation and analysis of Operation Red Wings. Episode Overview: "The Longest Fight"

This episode often serves as a deep-dive supplement to the story popularized by Marcus Luttrell's book and the subsequent film Lone Survivor . It uses AAR (After Action Reports) and occasionally recovered insurgent footage to provide a more technical and minute-by-minute perspective of the battle's timeline. Operation Red Wings - LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum [S1E12] The Longest Fight

A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) helicopter sent to rescue them was shot down by an RPG, killing all 16 special operations personnel on board—resulting in the single deadliest day for U.S. Naval Special Warfare since WWII. This report details the events and significance of

LT Michael P. Murphy famously moved into an open, exposed position to use his satellite phone to call for help, an act for which he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Operation Red Wings - LT Michael P

Shortly after, they were surrounded on three sides by Shah's insurgents.

The SEAL team was compromised, reportedly after being spotted by local goat herders whom they ultimately decided to release.