Coalition cutting and running
"We've done what we can"
Senior military commanders have told the Government that Britain can achieve "nothing more" in south-east Iraq, and that the 5,500 British troops still deployed there should move towards withdrawal without further delay."U.S. military advisor remarks that Britain will face an 'ugly and embarrassing withdrawal' from Iraq. Yes, but at least they won't be dead" -- fark.com headline.
Commanders want to hand over Basra Palace – where 500 British troops are subjected to up to 60 rocket and mortar strikes a day, and resupply convoys have been described as "nightly suicide missions" – by the end of August.
"Ah want muh poodle back."
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