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2007-07-09 Britain

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Posted by Anonymoose 2007-07-09 17:22|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 I loved the story about the Gurkhas during the Falklands war. When the Argentines definding one position heard they'd be facing Ghurkhas they all surrendered instead of fighting. The Ghurkhas got no action and the desolate Falklands made them homesick (despite the low altitude I guess).

Posted by rjschwarz 2007-07-09 18:20|| 2007-07-09 18:20|| Front Page Top

#2 Harry wanted to serve among real warriors.

Posted by Brett 2007-07-09 19:22|| 2007-07-09 19:22|| Front Page Top

#3 What delicious revenge on the old fogeys who thought it too dangerous to let him ride a tank in Iraq.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-07-09 20:18|| 2007-07-09 20:18|| Front Page Top

#4 They should have done this at the beginning. Placing him with a force whose activities adn locations are super secret, such as the special forces, would mean his unit would not be easily found by the enemy and he can contribute to front line action.

Posted by Helmuth, Speaking for Chusoling1715 2007-07-09 22:50|| 2007-07-09 22:50|| Front Page Top

#5 Good on ya, Harry!!

Posted by Swamp Blondie 2007-07-09 23:57|| 2007-07-09 23:57|| Front Page Top

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