I seem to remember some time ago that a sort of army unit
dared to have a formal dinner, during the war, and the wrong side of the line.
Now that presumably was OK and not being uncomfortable.
I think similar accusations were made against the RM in Stan once they took over.
As someone said earlier any fool can be uncomfortable.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/foodm...637618,00.html
Martin Bell has reported for the BBC from over 80 countries and was wounded covering the war in Sarajevo
There is a saying in the army that any fool can be uncomfortable. In the same way, any fool can go hungry. The same applies to war reporters. The wise war-zone hack will travel with a store of basic supplies to be consumed, or traded, in an emergency - not only corned beef and chocolate bars, but whisky (usually Ballantine's) and cigarettes (usually Marlboro) which work wonders as bargaining chips at road blocks. For the rest, it's a matter of following local custom and living off the land.