What a sad milestone to have reached. BBC NEWS | World | South Asia | Blast takes UK Afghan toll to 100 Wonder what the statistics are for the wounded. I never seem to see this quoted in any articles, and I am sure it must be high. dbf Links Ministry of Defence | Defence News | In Depth BBC News - British military fatalities in Afghanistan British dead and wounded in Afghanistan, month by month | News | guardian.co.uk
I have no doubt that the casualties are mounting every week. Afghanistan is a hell hole to be posted to, for sure.
I have no doubt that the casualties are mounting every week. Afghanistan is a hell hole to be posted to, for sure. Hi GH, Mentioned on the news again today that death toll is lower now because of better medical care. One can only wonder then the extent of injuries that survivors have to deal with. My heart goes out to the families who have lost members and to those who have to help their wounded relatives. Given the recent reports of the relative low rates of compensation, I would think their hardship is compounded. Diane
My thoughts are with the families too, DBF. And Gage, you certainly should feel pride. The British Army is performing admirably in Afghanistan against a determined enemy.
List of British fatalities in Afghanistan: BBC NEWS | UK | British military fatalities in Afghanistan dbf
Get out there, just like we Dutch have to leave it! and come back home We can't pull out. Afghanistan would become a massive training ground for any terrorist. The deaths of British Soldiers would mean so very little if we pulled out now. The Taliban respect no one, including their own women.
Some more links: http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/ukfs_news/hi/newsid_7440000/newsid_7444900/7444955.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7396403.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7423275.stm dbf
We can't pull out. Afghanistan would become a massive training ground for any terrorist. The deaths of British Soldiers would mean so very little if we pulled out now. The Taliban respect no one, including their own women. I agree with Gage. You can pull out and leave a vacuum that will be filled by Extremists. Right now the role of the Allied Forces in Afghanistan is critical to that country's future. They are needed there.
A very sad milestone to reach but we should not pull out just because of it. Respect and gratitude to those who are there, and not forgetting those who are left behind wondering if their son/husband/father is going to be the next casualty. They all deserve our heartfelt thanks and absolute support. You may not agree with why they are there but that does not stop the fact we need to support them every minute of every day while they are. RIP to those who have paid the ultimate price Andy
Ministry of Defence | Fact Sheets | Operations Factsheets | Operations in Afghanistan: British Fatalities
Ministry of Defence | Fact Sheets | Operations Factsheets | Operations in Afghanistan: British Fatalities Geoff, What a site. Looked at the photo section too - gives a little indication of the scale and conditions of the territory they are having to serve in. Nice to see this one too - Preview of '45147121.jpg' - Defence Image Database
Hi, Posting this up, especially after the numbers hit 100, I thought that these guys deserved a little more profile on here. I am sure there are more than a few of us keeping an eye on the news and thinking of our forces. BBC NEWS | UK | Woman soldier among Afghan dead Regards, Diane
Just seen Sarah Bryant's father on the news. So Heartbreaking. It had me fighting back the tears. Update. BBC NEWS | UK | Wife 'died a hero' in Afghanistan Time hit back harder. Stiffen resolve.
God bless them, my mate is coming to Ypres after a tour of Iraq, always very strange when I hear of a death, it becomes OK when it's not him, but then the realisation immediately afterwards that this is someone's son / daughter and it's not OK, odd feeling, heroes each one.
