We are rightly proud of how often we "turn up" in combat situations. Our population is around 21 million, and we have 1,500 troops in Afghanistan. Per capita, our contribution is immense. Sadly, we have lost 21 men in Afghanistan, and we will remember them.
We should also remember, the cost other countries have paid in young men lost in similar situations, (such as Gallipoli) We play our part, but it is a shared responsibility and contribution to a common effort.
The death toll of Gallipoli by nation
Britain (including Ireland): 29134 France: 10000 Australia: 8520 New Zealand: 2806 India: 1891 Newfoundland: 45 Ceylon: 4 There were also 14 men of the Zion Mule Corps, 11 of the Greek Labour Corps, three guides and interpreters and one man of the Maltese Labour Corps killed.
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Posted 02/12/2011 9:05 pm
