War plans flop as female soldiers snub the front line
JUST a handful of women soldiers have volunteered to fight on the front line.
By Patrick Williams, Exclusive / Published 20th November 2016
BATTLE STATIONS: Female troops can now engage enemy
Thousands were offered the chance of joining the Royal Armoured Corps – the first combat unit opened up to women – earlier this year.
But just a few took up the offer to join Challenger tank crews, according to Ministry of Defence figures released following a Freedom of Information request.
Before being allowed to go to war in a tank, any female soldiers who apply must pass a gruelling armoured warfare course.
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