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2011-03-13 Afghanistan

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2011-03-13 01:02|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 I'm struck by the differences between US Soldiers and these Dutch Soldiers. I mean no slight to the Dutch but...They seem very unsure, uncoordinated, and unprepared for this action. It goes to show the benefits of actual combat experience, I suppose.

Orion

Posted by Orion 2011-03-13 03:47|| http://blog-in-the-box.blogspot.com 2011-03-13 03:47|| Front Page Top

#2 Having known some Dutchmen, this would be a hit recruiting video back home. The soldiers have "everyman" Dutch speech and mannerisms, yet what they are doing is superhero stuff as far as most Dutch people are concerned. Totally cool. Sex symbol.

Unfortunately they Dutch military are no longer in southern Afghanistan, and they will only be sending police there from now on.

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-03-13 09:48|| 2011-03-13 09:48|| Front Page Top

#3 Churchill, while covering the Spanish anti-insurrecto in Cuba, remarked that nothing is as exhilirating as being shot at without result.

Posted by Richard Aubrey 2011-03-13 13:57|| 2011-03-13 13:57|| Front Page Top

#4 Unfortunately they Dutch military are no longer in southern Afghanistan The Jihad ain't over until it's over, and I suspect the next generation of Dutchmen will be involved one way or the other.

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