U.S. soldiers question use of more armor despite Pentagon study

Sunday, January 8, 2006

BEIJI, Iraq -- U.S. soldiers in the field were not all supportive of a Pentagon study that found improved body armor saves lives, with some troops arguing Saturday that more armor would hinder combat effectiveness.

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