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2010-06-22 Afghanistan

Death rate of UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'four times higher' than US

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2010-06-22 10:58|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Thank you to all of the brave warriors from our ally England who stepped up and stood side by side with us in the fire. No matter what happens in the future there are many of us in the U.S. who will never forget them.

Posted by Attention on Deck 2010-06-22 13:24|| 2010-06-22 13:24|| Front Page Top

#2 Why?
Area of operation?
training?
Equipment?
Leadership?

Posted by Omatch Platypus5192 2010-06-22 14:54|| 2010-06-22 14:54|| Front Page Top

#3 Mainly equipment issues - the Brits like most Europeans do NOT have enough helicopters, LAVs, MRAPS, or even proper LBE for their troops. The US is effectively re-equipping Euro units as they arrive in-country from older US stocks.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2010-06-22 17:35|| 2010-06-22 17:35|| Front Page Top

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