Britain Sending More Troops To Afghanistan...
An extra infantry battalion of about 600 soldiers has been put on standby to be sent to Afghanistan in March to increase the size of the British force to more than 6,500 Service personnel.
A decision by ministers on the expected reinforcements is due soon because preparations are already far in advance to replace the Royal Marines currently deployed in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan. The Marines of 3 Commando Brigade are due to return home in March.
Times Of London | Michael Evans | January 22, 2007 09:50 PM