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Old 25th Sep 2009, 09:32
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dead_pan
 
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Indeed, it was a deeply moving programme. I really felt for the Belfast lad. I was also very taken by the camaraderie amongst the patients at Hedley Court (even the para and marine had put their differences aside).

One also doesn't realise just how truly horrific some of injuries caused by IEDs can be. As the surgeon treating one of the soldiers commented on IEDs, "a bit of coward's way of waging war".
Hmm - I'm sure the injuries inflicted by SA80 & 50 cal rounds, WP grenades etc etc are just as bad. As for a coward's way of war, well it is a shame that they're not up for a fair fight, then neither would I be in their position. Don't forget they believe in their cause as much as we do (if not more so - remind me, why are we there again?)
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