A picture says a thousand words
A follow up to my recent post on the UK-led turbine mission in Afghanistan. Ex-soldier turned journalist and blogger Michael Yon has produced a brilliant blog entry on the recent successful operation. Some of his stunning photography and commentary brings home the difficult mission that coalition troops face over there.
Posted at 06:18 10 September 2008 by Andy Pryce | Comments[0]
2,000 Brits and a dog fight Al Qaeda
Some 2,000 British troops and a springer spaniel called Pip have just helped to deliver a hydro-turbine that will provide power to 1.5 million Afghans. The UK has the largest presence in Afghanistan after our US allies - with many of our 8,000 troops fighting in the frontline against Al Qaeda and the Taliban. This website has more on the UK's presence.
Posted at 06:15 05 September 2008 by Andy Pryce | Comments[0]
