29/06/07..Sangin Valley, Helmand, Afghanistan..Cpl Alexander 2nd Platoon A Company 1 Battalion Royal Anglians, known as 'The Vikings' shouts orders to his men as they come under fire from Taliban fighters whilst conduct operations in the Sangin Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan on the 29th June 2007...The soldiers made a Tactical Advance to Battle over night carrying just food, water and ammunition. At first light they moved on their objectives; a series of compounds, orchards and paddy...
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29/06/07..Sangin Valley, Helmand, Afghanistan..Cpl Alexander 2nd Platoon A Company 1 Battalion Royal Anglians, known as 'The Vikings' shouts orders to his men as they come under fire from Taliban fighters whilst conduct operations in the Sangin Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan on the 29th June 2007...The soldiers made a Tactical Advance to Battle over night carrying just food, water and ammunition. At first light they moved on their objectives; a series of compounds, orchards and paddy fields. During the day they exchanged fire with the enemy on a number of occasions. 13 Taliban were killed, 1 British soldier and 3 Afghan troops were wounded.
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