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Post by Frenchie on Jun 16, 2009 21:37:39 GMT 1
The Kenyan wilderness has recently provided a unit of Gurkha loggies with a fantastic training opportunity as they prepare for their deployment to Afghanistan in October this year. Report by Samantha Chapman. Oshkosh tankers and support troops from 10 The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment It was Napoleon who first acknowledged the importance of refuelling troops for battle by stating that 'an army marches on its stomach'. Striking a chord with logistic regiments across the UK, the famous quote marks a recognition of the work done behind the scenes to get a soldier ready for ops. It may not be the sexy side of combat, but without the refuelling of vehicles, the supply of food, water and ammunition, and the maintenance of vehicles, the fight could never truly be won. More >>
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