Koovie
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I read some report which said majority of Indian soldiers died due to head shots. Can't find the link now.. will try..
Unlikely... think about it: How much is the headarea which is covered by the helmet if you look at a person from the front?
Not much... probably just around 1/3 of the head (If you look at a person frontally) and much much much less compared to the rest of the body.
Now ask yourself how many people are taught to aim for these very small areas?
Not many either.
How much is the chance of hitting someone into the forehead in a real combat situation (Which is NOT like in video games or movies)
Very small.
Now compare this to the chance of getting hit by shrapnel, stuff falling down (happens quite a lot in war) or somebody simly falling down (Even the simplest falls on your head can put you out of action)
Its all about compromises between protection and mobility/comfort... and in this case, the latter ones win, as shown by almost every military force in the world.