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Old 02-21-10, 07:44 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by jimbuna View Post
There is a growing feeling (has been for a while now) in the UK that our troops are ill equipped for the role they have taken on.

There is a general election due this summer and I expect to see equipment suddenly materialise in the run up to the polls.
Agreed. I don't think it'll do much good for Labour though.

Blair and pals obviously never heard of or ignored the lessons of British attempts on Afghanistan in the 19th century.

Afghanistan is a quagmire, and has been for any country that stuck it's nose in!

Mike.
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