British army will have pulled out of Iraq by June 2009

Skybird · 12-10-08, 06:37 PM

Their HQ at Basra will be taken over by the US army, reflecting both Iraqi and American security concerns over that sector. around 300 British trainers will stay in Iraq to train the Iraqi army officers and the Iraqi navy.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/de...hdrawal-troops

UnderseaLcpl · 12-10-08, 07:07 PM

Good for them!

At least I won't be bothered with requests for American MRE's when I go back next year.

Seriously, though, the British troops did an excellent job in Fallujah and Al Ramadi despite their limited numbers. Always professional when required, and very fun the rest of the time.

I, for one, am grateful for their assistance and understanding of the political issues which may have contributed to their withdrawl. I can personally attest to the excellence of the Royal Marines during the time of Operation Southern Fire in September '05.

I wish them a happy homecoming, and give them a hearty thanks for their service in the coalition effort

subchaser12 · 12-10-08, 10:53 PM

I'm sure Iraq will be sad to see them go.

Well, one less terrorist organization to worry about.

Kapitan_Phillips · 12-11-08, 04:01 AM

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Well, one less terrorist organization to worry about.

I beg your pardon?

subchaser12 · 12-11-08, 04:13 AM

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Well, one less terrorist organization to worry about.

I beg your pardon?

You heard me. Two SAS (Special Air Service) men got caught red handed in Basra dressed as arabs terrorizing the place. There is video and all, look it up. They were fanning the flames of sectarian violence I see. I guess the place had settled down too much and need some "encouragement".

A generic definition of terrorism is killing civilians to achieve political ends. Well Britian is guilty of that. Not the first time Britian has spilled blood in the region, I believe Churchill in World War 1 realized the importance of that black gold and sent troops.

Kapitan_Phillips · 12-11-08, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by subchaser12

Well, one less terrorist organization to worry about.

I beg your pardon?

You heard me. Two SAS (Special Air Service) men got caught red handed in Basra dressed as arabs terrorizing the place. There is video and all, look it up. They were fanning the flames of sectarian violence I see. I guess the place had settled down too much and need some "encouragement".

A generic definition of terrorism is killing civilians to achieve political ends. Well Britian is guilty of that. Not the first time Britian has spilled blood in the region, I believe Churchill in World War 1 realized the importance of that black gold and sent troops.

So the actions of two SAS men is the basis of your judgement of my country's entire military force?

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UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good for them! At least I won't be bothered with requests for American MRE's when I go back next year. Seriously, though, the British troops did an excellent job in Fallujah and Al Ramadi despite their limited numbers. Always professional when required, and very fun the rest of the time. I, for one, am grateful for their assistance and understanding of the political issues which may have contributed to their withdrawl. I can personally attest to the excellence of the Royal Marines during the time of Operation Southern Fire in September '05. I wish them a happy homecoming, and give them a hearty thanks for their service in the coalition effort __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

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subchaser12 Sonar Guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spam, duplicate accounts, provoking moderators. Posts: 377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm sure Iraq will be sad to see them go. Well, one less terrorist organization to worry about.