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Tragedy strikes repeatedly as soldiers attempt to assist Hale. A second explosion injures Pearson, who becomes trapped in the cycle of despair when he, too, triggers a mine. The escalating injuries amongst the platoon highlight the film's central theme: the unpredictability of war, where peril lies just beneath the surface, literally and metaphorically.
Tug’s selfless decision to make a dangerous trek to help his comrade Mark furthers the narrative of sacrifice as soldiers grapple with their mortality amidst a destructive landscape. The urgency escalates, with communications faltering and the helicopter rescue seeming increasingly delayed, leading to emotional breakdowns amongst the squad as they confront the reality of their situation.