Smudger
master brummie
I`ve been reading about how many squaddies were shot at dawn for cowardice or desertion, 306 is the official total for junior ranks. Couldn`t find any evidence of how many officers were executed ( if any ). In my opinion there is no such thing as cowardice. It`s unimagineable to most just what happens when you`re under constant bombardment, machine gun fire & mustard gas, it must have been terrifying. I once stood behind an anti tank gun when it was discharged & i wasn`t expecting it, & i nearly filled my pants! Even the law "a person is innocent until proven guilty " did not apply in the forces. A soldier was guilty until sufficient evidence could be provided to prove his innocence. & proving innocence in most cases was impossible. Sad times.