UK Army Wants To Retreat In Afghanistan

British Marines in Hellmand

From Times Online:

ARMY CHIEFS are drawing up plans to withdraw British troops from outlying bases in Afghanistan.

In what would be a significant change of strategy against the growing Taliban insurgency, they are considering abandoning several bases including Musa Qala, the scene of bloody battles that claimed 15 British lives. Army forces would attempt to hold only the larger towns in Helmand province.

It is understood the new “retrenchment” strategy is backed by the head of the army, General Sir David Richards.

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My Comment: For both the Taliban and for those who live in the regions in which the British are retreating, this is a significant victory for the Taliban. The people know it, the Taliban know it, the military on the ground know it, and now .... the media are picking up on this turn of events.

The ones who do not know it are the politicians and their minions in London and Washington.