Battle deafness raises fear of a shortage on the front line - The Times 31st October 2008

The increase in the number of British troops suffering from hearing disabilities after combat in Iraq and Afghanistan could leave regiments struggling to fulfil their commitments, it was claimed yesterday. Liam Fox, the Shadow Defence Secretary, said that the growing problem could have a “big impact on the number of soldiers available for deployment” and needed to be investigated fully.

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