12 Strong (2018)
12 Strong is a gripping war drama based on the true story of the U.S. Army Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig and based on the book Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton, the film captures the courage, strategy, and resilience of soldiers facing insurmountable odds.
The story follows Captain Mitch Nelson (played by Chris Hemsworth) and his team, known as Task Force Dagger, as they join forces with General Dostum (played by Navid Negahban), a leader of the Northern Alliance. Their mission: to take down the Taliban stronghold in Mazar-i-Sharif.
What sets this mission apart is its unconventional nature—the soldiers must traverse Afghanistan’s treacherous terrain on horseback, a stark contrast to modern military tactics. Armed with limited resources and relying on local knowledge, the team fights against overwhelming enemy forces, showcasing extraordinary bravery and tactical ingenuity.