"Tens of thousands of fresh American troops are now on the move in Afghanistan, led by a new commander and armed with a counter-insurgency plan that builds on the lessons of Iraq. But can U.S. forces succeed in a land long known as the 'graveyard of empires?' Frontline once again makes the dangerous journey to the frontlines of America's biggest fight. Through interviews with the top U.S. commanders on the ground, embeds with U.S. forces, and a fresh reporting from Washington, Obama's War examines U.S. counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan--a fight that promises to be longer and more costly than most Americans understand"--Container.

Originally broadcast as an episode of Frontline on October 13, 2009. "This program contains graphic language and violent imagery. Viewer discretion is advised." Originally produced for public television broadcast as an episode of Frontline on October 13, 2009.. Originally produced for public television broadcast on October 13, 2009.

Introduction -- The Taliban's stronghold -- Counterinsurgency front lines -- The war's political front -- Pakistan: the toughest challenge of all -- No easy answers -- Credits.