Take for example a 2014 operation by Irish troops to rescue dozens of captured Filipino peacekeepers in the Golan Heights which saw Irish troops engage in a gun battle with Islamic militants. One of six women in the platoon, she says the best thing about the Army is the “unreal bond” between recruits. You’d die for them.”Popular military-themed video games give some new recruits unrealistic expectations of military life. Photograph: Nick BradshawPopular military-themed video games give some new recruits unrealistic expectations of military life. A surprise target appears further down the field which is hit by a volley of fire from the recruits.

Source: The Irish Times July 15, 2020 01:52 UTC