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Radio 4,03 Dec 2009,30 mins

Military Families Losing Faith

The Report

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A number of military families are breaking with tradition and speaking out against the war in Afghanistan. They are angered that the Ministry of Defence sent soldiers into battle with inadequate equipment, and are concerned about the pace at which their loved ones are redeployed back to the conflict. Phil Kemp assesses whether defence chiefs are losing the battle for the hearts and minds of Britain's military families, and asks what impact that is having on the frontline.

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