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The Hornet's Nest is a 2014 American documentary about U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. Journalists Mike Boettcher and his son Carlos Boettcher were embedded with American troops for nearly two years and recorded combat and daily life, including the 101st Airborne Division and Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines. Directed by David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud, the film uses battlefield footage and follows operations in Afghanistan's Kunar Province.
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What is The Hornet's Nest about?
The Hornet's Nest is a 2014 documentary about U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. It combines combat footage with scenes of soldiers' daily lives.
Who made The Hornet's Nest?
Journalists Mike Boettcher and his son Carlos Boettcher made the documentary while embedded with American troops. They recorded operations and personal experiences over nearly two years.
Which U.S. military unit appears in The Hornet's Nest?
The documentary includes material involving the 101st Airborne Division. Its reporting follows troops in Afghanistan rather than presenting a fictional war narrative.
Is The Hornet's Nest a fictional war film?
No. It is a documentary built from embedded journalism and recorded combat footage, released in 2014. The Boettchers spent nearly two years with American forces to document the conflict.
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