On Assignment with Richard Engel: Afghanistan - Graveyard of Empires

The final days of the United States’ twenty-year campaign in Afghanistan were chaotic and shocking. The government collapsed and hundreds of thousands attempted to flee the anarchy in fear for their lives as the country ended up back in the hands of the Taliban, the very group the U.S. had fought so hard to defeat. “Graveyard of Empires” chronicles America’s involvement in Afghanistan, from a covert to a full-blown war that dragged on for decades with tragic consequences. This program originally aired on September 19th 2021. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage