British Troops Are Suffering Casualties Needlessly In Afghanistan Because Of A Lack Of Body Armor

A young Royal Marine takes a rest in Afghanistan. SEAN CLEE/MOD/PA

Groin Armour 'Would Help British Troops To Survive' -- Independent

Squaddies bartering with Americans for body plates.

British soldiers are suffering catastrophic injuries not seen among their American comrades in Afghanistan because their armour does not cover the groin and neck.

The most senior surgeon in the British field hospital in Afghanistan, US Navy Captain Joseph Rappold, told The Independent: "We have seen a lot of groin and neck injuries in UK soldiers not otherwise seen in US soldiers and Marines because of this piece of equipment."

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My Comment: Again .... another example of the MoD not prioritizing projects that would substantially help their troops in the field.