Video: Soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, under fire in Afghanistan

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Saturday, April 07, 2012
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THE Mail’s Kevin Shoesmith spent two weeks with soldiers of 1st Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment on the frontline in Afghanistan.

Kevin shot the following video as they came under fire in the Nad-e-Ali district of Helmand Province.

  1. A soldier from 1st Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, on patrol.

    A soldier from 1st Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, on patrol.

The 450-strong infantry battalion is expected home next month following their six-month tour of duty.

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