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Originally Posted by Mikhayl
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008...ol-afghanistan
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The revelation has shocked a country that has never had much time for the Afghan mission. Newspaper reports under headlines such as "Drink for the Fatherland" and "Bundeswehr Boozers" have suggested that alcohol is the only way of keeping soldiers onside at a time when it is becoming ever harder to recruit them.
The figures suggest that the 3,600 German soldiers based in Afghanistan as part of Nato reconstruction mission, are each consuming around 278 litres (612 pints) of beer a year, as well as 128 standard measures of wine. The figures are set to rise by around 10% this year as troop numbers also increase.
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Not really that wonderous. Given our troops there must die from boredom and frustration, I'd probably start drinking myself. They have a half assed mission, they are not allowed to do their job the way they want (yes, the troops themselves actually do want to get more involved there instead of just playing target) and they just got word this will go on for another year. Either pull them back or do it right. This wannebe "lets show presence but oh noez, no risk" is pure poison to morales.
A disgrace by all means.
