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British Soldier Witch Hunt Must End

CSM EDITORIAL A former British Army officer said he is “broken” after learning he is being investigated for the eighth time over the death of an Iraqi teenager 15 years ago. News that Major Robert Campbell, of the Royal Engineers, will face another official inquiry – the eighth – into his conduct in 2003 following the death of 19-year-old Said Shabram, is deeply worrying. Major … Continue reading British Soldier Witch Hunt Must End

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Sir John Moore Barracks

CSM EDITORIAL Copthorne Barracks is a British Army military installation in Copthorne, a suburb of Shrewsbury in Shropshire. The barracks were built between 1877 and 1881 and initially included a hospital, married quarters, stabling and stores. Their creation took place as part of the Cardwell Reforms which encouraged the localisation of British military forces. The barracks became the depot for the 43rd (Monmouthshire) Regiment of … Continue reading Sir John Moore Barracks

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