Defeating 'the most dangerous threat'

Lt Jamie Robertson had just weeks to train Kurdish recruits before they took on on so-called Islamic State.

He taught volunteers, including taxi drivers and farmers, how to fight the militants before going into the city of Mosul.

Viewers in the UK can watch more in Army: Behind the New Frontlines at 21:00 on Wednesday 18 October on BBC Two, or catch up later online.

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