Soldier Soldier Season 2 Episode 5 Saving Face

Soldier Soldier season 2 episode 5, titled "Saving Face," follows the platoon as they are tasked with providing security for a visit from a Japanese delegation. However, tensions arise when the group's interpreter, Masayo Ishida, reveals that she was a victim of World War II and lost a loved one in the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

The soldiers struggle to come to terms with their own guilt and responsibility for past actions, and tensions between the British and Japanese delegations escalate. Meanwhile, tensions within the platoon come to a head as Corporal Mike Styles clashes with his commanding officer, Captain Jeremy Forsythe, over his handling of the situation.

As the delegation prepares to leave, a bomb threat rocks the base and the soldiers must work quickly to uncover the culprits and prevent a tragedy. Ultimately, the episode explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the long-lasting effects of war on both individuals and nations.