York
Midfield
I reckon for British forces the chances of ending up in hand to hand combat in these times are thousands out. Even longer odds for females given their numbers.
Surprised that 90% of the female combatants die when faced with hand to hand situations, that's all.
You'd have thought when the numbers started getting past a certain level someone would have changed tactic.
Hand to hand in Iraq including engaging with the baynot at rather close quarters. It’s what the infantry train for, close quarter battle. It’s not nice, and I’m not suggesting women couldn’t do it, it’s been shown time and again that women have an ability to kill and not give two hoots about it, and do it rather well. It does however, come down to physical fitness and strength. Needs to be a special lady to be able to meet the standards required, and if she succeeds, then good luck and very well done.