Finally, with the war dragging on, the casualties mounting, and no one else willing to step forward, McCarthy made it official.

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Pressure is now mounting on the Six Nations committee and the broadcasters to bring forward the proposed kick-off.

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It also has a new gap above the eye to compensate for the helmet tilting forward when a soldier goes into the prone position before firing, and there are plans to fit it with mounting brackets.

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