The Fog of War

FROM the smoky battlefields of Afghanistan, the questions continue to appear.

WHY are our troops dying day after day 3,000 miles from home?

WHY do they never seem to have enough equipment as they take the fight to the Taliban? DO the ordinary Afghans 185 soldiers have died protecting even WANT our forces there?

And most importantly of all, HOW can this seven-year conflict be won?

Today, our platoon of experts lifts the fog of war to answer the big questions. We tell you all you need to know about this costly war in a far away land with such serious consequences here in Britain.

And we tell of the one truth that remains crystal clear - the unwavering, day-to-day bravery or our serving men and women, under fire in one of the most hostile and dangerous countries on earth.

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Q&A: Your questions answered by Gulf War II hero Col Tim Collins

Letters home: Moving messages from heroes who never returned

Map: Graphic explaining how troops are taking on the Taliban

Comment: Fraser Nelson says the war will be won or lost in Whitehall

The Fallen: Names of those who have given their lives

Eyewitness: Reporter Ryan Sabey reports from Helmand