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shillelagh · 21-05-2010, 13:17

in Afghanistan ...

Around 8,000 British troops based in Helmand Province in Afghanistan are to come under the operational command of the US, the Ministry of Defence says. The UK force level in Afghanistan is currently 9,500, but with special forces totals some 10,000.

BBC News - UK troops in Afghanistan 'to come under US command'

why? I always thought that the UK troops were more respected in Afghanistan rather than the American troops.

21-05-2010, 13:17	#1
shillelagh God Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: at the border .. Posts: 8,194 Blog Entries: 252 Liked: 1627 times Rep Power: 489677	America takes control of UK troops in Afghanistan ... Around 8,000 British troops based in Helmand Province in Afghanistan are to come under the operational command of the US, the Ministry of Defence says. The UK force level in Afghanistan is currently 9,500, but with special forces totals some 10,000. BBC News - UK troops in Afghanistan 'to come under US command' why? I always thought that the UK troops were more respected in Afghanistan rather than the American troops. __________________ The views expressed in this post is mine and mine alone anyone want to argue well tough!!!