Forty-eight cadet teams from around the world have gone head to head for the epic Sandhurst Cup at US Military Academy West Point in New York State.

The gruelling two-day competition is not for the faint-hearted and, comprising 14 events over 48 hours, it is designed to test the basic skills needed to survive and thrive in a combat environment – from physical endurance to shooting to communications and combat medicine.

After fighting their way through the various obstacles and challenges while hauling a bag weighing a minimum of 15kg for approximately 30 miles, a team from the US won the overall event, with the UK's Blue team finishing 35th and the Red team finishing 14th.

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