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Battle lines - Afghanistan

Preface

Manufacturers of equipment used by Nato forces have experienced a surge in demand and profits since the September 11 attacks. We look at what a German soldier in Afghanistan is given as standard kit, from high-tech night vision apparatus to food rations and body armour.

Credits

Writer: Tom Coghlan
Photographer: Ash Sweeting



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