'Why Did Our Sons Have to Die?' (Short Documentary) | BBC Stories
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Published 2020-02-19
Craig Roberts, Edward Maher and James Dunsby died in the UK armed forces in 2013. Not in war zones, but in training.
The young soldiers were taking part in an elite selection test for the British army's SAS Reserves when they collapsed in the heat.
In 2015, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) admitted mistakes were made and insisted lessons had been learned.
A year later, it happened again. This time, Corporal Joshua Hoole passed away during a fitness test.
The MoD insists it has taken action to prevent casualties.
Experts and families are warning lives are still at risk.
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All Comments (11)
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They shouldn't change anything in any selection course. However keeping hydrated and having medical professionals on standby is a must.
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With all due respect it is a selection process for the SAS a special forces unit of course it’s gonna be gruelling. We need to make sure that candidates are aware of the risks applying for it
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Don't fight rich men wars
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That's why you should be hydrating frequently
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More will die.
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Sons of ordinary hard working people join the army and fight with their lives. Sons of politicians join posh schools and work in investment banks.
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My country sends its troops to fight, Then let’s the enemy come live here.
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how did the mod let them down? not being funny but it special forces selection regardless if it was for reserves - these are supposed to be the best of the best men going for selection for this should be able to look after themselves they are not the first this has happend to during sf selection
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immunity - actually a joke. immunity from murder
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