Thursday, July 08, 2010

Afghan turning point


The British withdrawal from Sangin was formally announced yesterday by defence secretary Liam Fox in parliament.

This is the first major contribution by the Cleggeron administration to the conflict in Afghanistan, and one which represents a major turning point, possibily the beginning of the end for British forces in the country.

Read more in a heavily updated and extended commentary on DEFENCE OF THE REALM

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