The True Cost Of Combat Operations In Afghanistan & Iraq
About this episode
Chris Oldfield discusses his military experiences and the impact of combat on mental health.
CONTENT The guest on this episode is Chris Oldfield, a former Royal Engineer. We discuss his military career and high-intensity operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he witnessed significant casualties whilst dealing with the persistent threat of improvised explosive devices. Chris also discusses his PTSD and recovery. Now living in Finland, he educates students on trauma and the true human costs of conflict. Chris's book choice on Desert Islands Dits is "Now It Can Be Told" by Philip Gibbs. My choice is "Rain of Ruin: Tokyo, Hiroshima and the Surrender of Japan" by Richard Overy. We also discuss "Zen And The Art Of Happiness" by Chris Prentiss and "War Is A Racket" by General Smedley D Butler. WHERE TO GET OUR DESERT ISLAND DITS BOOK CHOICES Most of our book recommendations can be bought via the Unconventional Soldier Bookshop . 10% of each purchase supports the pod and helps independent book stores on line sales. "BUY ME A COFFEE" If you want to support the podcast you can buy me a coffee here. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram @the_unconventional_soldier_pod. Facebook @lateo82. Twitter @TheUCS473. Download these and other platforms via Link…
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