Operation Telic 3: Chaos, Camaraderie & Coffee-Fuelled Warfare | The Parallel Four

Send us Fan MailIn this gripping and darkly funny episode of The Parallel Four, the team rolls into Operation Telic 3 — Iraq, 2004 — where chaos meets comedy in equal measure. From endless briefings at Multinational Division South East HQ to dodging bureaucracy, boredom, and the occasional sandstorm, the four find themselves once again turning chaos into strategy.Vinka and Marlin drive the Intelligence Cell, wrangling maps, missions, and caffeine, while Stephen and Johan hit the ground across Basra, Al Amarah, and Nasiriyah, juggling PsyOps, leaflets, and locals who trust kebab sellers more than the police. Along the way come surreal allies: Italians who fight wars over espresso, Dutch logisticians running the desert like IKEA, and the Japanese building hospitals without driving themselves anywhere.Between firefights, sandstorms, and the world’s worst PowerPoint presentations, the team finds laughter, friendship, and perspective — even as the war refuses to play by the rules.Expect real military life, humour under fire, and unfiltered veteran storytelling straight from the front line.Support the show