ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

After thirteen years British combat operations in Afghanistan have been brought to a close with the handover of the last UK military base - Camp Bastion in Helmand Province.

Doug Beattie, who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan, tells Stephen Nolan of the brutal reality of life on the front line, and how he is still haunted by his experiences: "Sacrifices of British forces are dwarfed by the sacrifices of Afghan security forces and the civilian population."

This clip is originally from the Stephen Nolan Show on Sunday 27 October 2014.