Soldiers escort the coffin of Lance Corporal Jason Marks, who was killed in action during a battle with Taliban extremists in southern Afghanistan, during a ceremony at Tarin Kowt. Photo: AFP/The AgeFrom The Australian:
"GET to the wall, spread out, spread out."
The words can be heard amid the clatter of automatic weapons fire. There is a brief pause, more sustained firing and another Australian voice: "We will stay here and we will cover their arse. We'll maintain this wall."
As bullets slam into mud-brick walls, the same voice is heard again: "Medic, go with (call sign) Bravo and carry Pepi's pack."
The exchange, captured on video and released yesterday by the Australian Defence Force, illustrates the dangers and daring on display as Diggers take the fight to the Taliban during the Afghan winter.
The Pepi referred to during the heat of battle is Private Matthew Pepi, who took a bullet to the leg, fired from an AK-47.
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My Comment: A riveting story.
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