Britain's Prince Harry May Command Troops In Iraq...

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by dekeguy

Perhaps you might have seen the obituary published in the Times every year on the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings: "Harold, King of England, on the field of battle, in defence of the realm".

Yeah, but Harold didn't have the paparazzi following him around.

[Tom Earp]

The Photogs are going to go anywhere that they can get pixs, well maybe except to Iraq!

In the History of England if anyone knows, most if not all of the Princes headed militay of England into Battle along with The King.

The leaders of the Rhelm were the Leaders of all of the Country!

While We look at the British having a inept Govt. they probably look at ours the same way!

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

Yeah, but Harold didn't have the paparazzi following him around.

Combat camerpersons are way above the paparazzi
While I have posted somewhere in GC the number of reporters and camerapersons killed and wounded, I am just about sure that the number for paparazzi is "0".

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by jon1856

Combat camerpersons are way above the paparazzi
While I have posted somewhere in GC the number of reporters and camerapersons killed and wounded, I am just about sure that the number for paparazzi is "0".

While not the same, this is particularly true of the Military camerafolks.

The members of Combat Camera are the ones who have gone in with the first wave of invasions and shot the pictures of the Marines storming the beach.

They are remarkably brave as well as highly skilled.

[jon1856]

"Royals" have lead, from the front, in past.
But something that many people do not know is that it is true for the US as well-that members of our leadership, or their familys, have done so as well:
From http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohiib1.htm

*ROOSEVELT, THEODORE, JR. Rank and organization: brigadier general, U.S. Army. Place and date: Normandy invasion, 6 June 1944. Entered service at: Oyster Bay, N.Y. Birth: Oyster Bay, N.Y. G.O. No.: 77, 28 September 1944. Citation: for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 6 June 1944, in France. After 2 verbal requests to accompany the leading assault elements in the Normandy invasion had been denied, Brig. Gen. Roosevelt's written request for this mission was approved and he landed with the first wave of the forces assaulting the enemy-held beaches. He repeatedly led groups from the beach, over the seawall and established them inland. His valor, courage, and presence in the very front of the attack and his complete unconcern at being under heavy fire inspired the troops to heights of enthusiasm and self-sacrifice. Although the enemy had the beach under constant direct fire, Brig. Gen. Roosevelt moved from one locality to another, rallying men around him, directed and personally led them against the enemy. Under his seasoned, precise, calm, and unfaltering leadership, assault troops reduced beach strong points and rapidly moved inland with minimum casualties. He thus contributed substantially to the successful establishment of the beachhead in France .
*N.B. An asterisk in the citation indicates that the award was given posthumously.
The award: The Medal of Honor