In Afghanistan and Iraq you never know when the enemy will strike. In this episode we find out what it’s like to come under surprise attack and how our troops combat such tactics. We discover the soldiers’ experience through interviews with troops from the 3rd Parachute Regiment telling us about the dramatic day they got ambushed in Zumbelay, Afghanistan.

Drawn into a trap and surrounded from all sides the Paras ran from trench to trench under immense incoming fire. Their testimony is supported by that of two journalists who were embedded with the unit at the time.

The show also features the incredible experiences of a Navy Cross awarded US marine who fired an enemy RPG back at them after being ambushed at the Battle of Tarmiya.

Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 10:00PM - 11:00PM ITV1