Bagpipes play as Black Watch takes Basra
Tuesday 29th of May 2012 07:08:27 PM
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| Soldiers of the Black Watch wait beside their vehicles for the order to advance into the heart of the city.THE Iraqis were hiding in a bunker at the side of the road when the tanks first spotted them. There were four of them, waiting at a crossroads in the Al Hadi area of Basra, slotting another rocket-propelled grenade into their launcher to fire at the advancing British troops. The request to engage came over the commanding officer’s radio. A moment’s pause, and then the reply crackled back: "You are now clear to engage the bunker with four men with HESH... |
Bagpipes hit sour note for hearing
Tuesday 29th of May 2012 07:08:27 PM
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| Bagpipes hit sour note for hearingFOR many a Scots regiment, the Highland bagpipe was as potent in the advance toward battle as artillery and rifles. But a survey conducted by Piper & Drummer magazine has revealed the resonating force of the pipes can damage more than the morale of enemy troops. Half of those surveyed reported hearing loss and repetitive strain injuries after years of playing. Some 10 per cent also reported that their passion for the pipes had led to the break-up of marriages, while 84 per cent claimed to know pipe-band members who are alcoholics. The news comes... |
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