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Lack of Support Hurts Troop Morale
Posted by Michael Bond on 8th Dec 09
Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have begun there has been widespread controversy throughout the world as to whether the coalition forces should be involved in these conflicts. While some people say it is the duty of the western coalition to drive the Taliban out of Afghanistan, others think that the move is purely [...]
(Read More)Combat Barbie Takes over Miss England Crown
Posted by Lucy Walters on 13th Nov 09
Controversy and intrigue have surrounded the Miss England crown this year in a variety of ways. Recently, Miss England lost her crown after a row in which she punched Miss Manchester in a club. She was stripped of her crown which was then given to last year’s runner up. After the dust settled from the [...]
(Read More)UK Army Lacking Spare Parts
Posted by Steven Allen on 14th Oct 09
According to warnings by MP’s, poor planning by the Ministry of Defence has led to equipment shortages in both Iraq and Afghanistan. A report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee the procurement process of the Ministry of Defence is not working and that it has led to shortages of spare parts for ground vehicles and [...]
(Read More)Britons Souring on War in Afghanistan
Posted by Kim Newbold on 8th Oct 09
A recent opinion poll conducted by the BBC showed that the majority of Britons are against United Kingdom involvement in the war in Afghanistan. The poll was conducted to mark the eighth anniversary of the conflict in Afghanistan. The number of people against the war has risen over the last three years, as heavy losses [...]
(Read More)UK Spending Less per Head in Afghanistan
Posted by Steven Allen on 6th Oct 09
A recent study showed that the United Kingdom spends less money per solider than nearly any other country involved in the war in Afghanistan. This information came on the heels of prominent members of the British military asking the government for more troops and more supplies. Some fear that the conflict in Afghanistan is at [...]
(Read More)British Soldier Killed in Blast in Southern Afghanistan
Posted by Kim Newbold on 30th Sep 09
The debate over whether to send more troops to Afghanistan has heated up this week as the UK government warns that more troop deployment might be necessary. However, another high profile story has added additional fuel to the debate, as it was announced that another British soldier was killed in a blast in Afghanistan. Since [...]
(Read More)More UK Soldiers may be headed to Afghanistan
Posted by Lucy Walters on 25th Sep 09
According to the army chief of the United Kingdom, additional UK troops will be sent to Afghanistan if the United States decides to step up its efforts in the region. General David Richards warned that the United Kingdom should expect to add to the nine thousand troops that it already has in Afghanistan if the [...]
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