[jambutty]

Originally Posted by lettie

Does nobody else think that it is more than a coincidence that as it was announced that Harry would be going to Iraq, the gov't announced plans to start pulling our troops out of there....

It would appear that there is a connection but we would have a hard time proving it.

Apparently when some of the troops do come home they will be replaced by 50 on behind the scene activities like training Iraqi forces and well away from the front line so to speak.

Potential scenario for Basra. British troops activity is limited to supporting the Iraqi troops and police. Meaning no more patrols but safely behind a ring of steel. Perfect for Harry so when he finally comes home the pro monarchy brigade will be able to point to the fact that he was on active service in Iraq. Which he would have been but not under direct fire.

I’m pretty sure that the lad would want to be with the men at the front line but moves are afoot to limit his exposure.