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Child Soldiers (2002)

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clip Child soldiers of the UK and the USA

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Clip description

The UN has defined a child as under 18 years. In the USA 17 year olds are recruited for military service. In the UK 16 year olds are sent into active service. Gary Hope was sent to the Gulf War when he was 16. Barry Donnan enlisted at 16 and served in three war zones. They both comment on the psychological effects of their experiences.