The Aussie troops commitment between '08 and present ('13) has been steady at 1,550 troops (including 300+ SF) in Oruzgan, but they have also worked in Northern Helmand and Kandahar.
That’s an extremely uneducated and highly offensive comment. Less than 10 members of SOTG committed war crimes and this is unacceptable. The men in this film are regular army and no war crimes were committed by any of the regular army. However, many regular Australian army soldiers were killed trying to bring critical infrastructure to the people who lived under the oppression and poverty of the Taliban. Have some respect champ
@@michaelkeating9524 we get judged on our worse qualities not our best. It doesnt matter how many roads and bridges you build if the next day you see Australian soldiers mowing down Afghans working on their farm.
weapons and war have not ever won the hearts and minds of the ppl anywhere, what is needed are far more malalai joya, she talks and adresses the problems, and educates people
Captured by an Army/USAF Veteran, home that day recovering from two spinal fusions, issuing from injuries sustained while on active duty a decade earlier. The upload on my YT channel.. 'Tuesday Morning in September', is an as if you were there - like experience from 9/11. Not released for nearly a decade. It will give you something that you don't at present.. a natural experiential paradigm of the WTC attacks, as a point of reference. There is not another one, but it. Essential *****
We lost this war a lone time ago we simply do not know how to leave with dignity. We have not accomplished a thing there and unless we have trillionS of dollars to throw away one day we will leave and it will go right back to being what it was.
The us is just a disaster when it comes to international affairs. The concept of going in with all guns blazing, chanting usa and waving the us flag works in the us, it doesn't work ANYWHERE else. All over Afghanistan and Iraq, all the people have to say is that the us has caused more problems than were even there in the first place. That's not to say this "hearts and minds" catchphrase is great, but simply being there to provide security in support of local forces to enable these countries to rebuild is a lot better than destroying everything and turning more people into enemies.
@@gff6929 The us has 'allies' all over the world. But they've been making enemies for decades and the world is starting to have had enough of its antics around the world.
@serioushamster Bali Bombings, Look it up. Just because youve not heard of something, doesn't mean it doesnt exist. I gotta say, the sheer arrogence is amazing.
@@mrjohn.whereyoufrom I'd like to say I cant believe it...but I can. How gullible can you get? I think the power's that be are just looking for any reason to gtfo.
Amen brother. If it comes to the point that I have to defend the people that I care about, I'll become a Marine. It's gonna be the toughest thing that I'll ever do, but it's better than waiting on the beach for them to come, because they'll already be here behind us if we just sit around.
its the basic of all warfare, you must have an overwhelming support of the local citizen in order to win, in that way they will give you better inteligence, local resource, and possible logistics, they can give you the details of the terrain, enemy position, and vantage points, all in all, a certain success in the battlefield
The Brits and Aussies have a good tradition of not pissing off the people they are there to protect, without giving up ground. Kicking down every door and indiscriminate firepower doesn't work everytime. Nice to see the Aussies looking professional as usual out on patrol.
We Can't defeat Taliban: Army chief 16 January 2010 Belfast Telegraph UK The fight against the Taliban will not be won by military means alone, one of the most senior British commanders in Afghanistan has said. The Afghan people must be persuaded to reject the insurgency and take responsibility for their own security, said Lieutenant Colonel Nick Kitson, Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion The Rifles Battlegroup.'
".. I also call on you not to hate the peoples of the other countries that attacked us and differentiate between the decision-makers and peoples." -Sadam's Farewell letter ( translation ) -
@TheMossad921 not true, "Denmark is the country in ISAF that has had the largest number of casualties compared to the country's population. Out of all the countries, Denmark is also the nation which has the largest percentage of its soldiers who have died. Also, Denmark is also among the nations with most troops deployed relative to size."
I'm guessing by your comment that you are Afghani? May I ask you something? How do you feel about Canada? I know we sent soldiers over there but generally we aren't frowned upon as much as America is. What is your view on this whole mess and how do you feel about Canada generally? thanks.
I joined army for a damn good reason. I joined in October 2001. Call me what ever you want, inhumane or cruel. I Love my country and America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our country. America was targeted for attack because we are the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world, and no one will keep that light from shining, and whether we bring our enemies to justice, or justice to our enemies, justice will be done
No, you were targeted for attack because a false flag attack would make you are puppet to be controlled . A puppet show that would make the nation send their young men to die in a shithole sand box 9000 miles from America for reasons you will never understand much less accept. You have never seen evidence BinLanden or any other Muslim was behind 911. You’ve seen no good reason to attack Afghanistan. And in that light America is nothing but a terrorist state
I am involved in the land of a 'Leonine' (lion-like) and brave people, where every foot of the ground is like a wall of steel, confronting my soldier. You have brought only one son into the world, but everyone in this land can be called an Alexander.[34] -Alexander the Great, 330 B.C
@TheMossad921 not true, "Denmark is the country in ISAF that has had the largest number of casualties compared to the country's population. Out of all the countries, Denmark is also the nation which has the largest percentage of its soldiers who have died. Also, Denmark is also among the nations with most troops deployed relative to size." We are in the most dangerous province of Helmand, alongside the British and American troops.
Furthermore, one must remember that this is Afghanistan we're talking about. No army in history has ever conquered or had any lasting influence in this country...not even the full weight of the Soviet army in a ten-year campaign could defeat the mujahideen. As a result of that war,the Taleban have excellent experience of modern warfare on their own turf and, unlike the Coalition armies who are restricted by their own media,public and politicians' influence, the Taleban will just keep fighting.
Many super power had tried to occupy Afganistan but non was successful. The British once lost one of their famous regiments .That was way back during the British occupation.The Soviet had nightmares dealing with the Mujahedeens and now ,the prospect of the American forces is as good as zero.
Actualy mate since the war in Afghanistan began seven other countries have had forces there, including, Germany, France,Canadian, and also japanese forces.
However, We can not just pull out now, and leave the countries in question to go into meltdown as soon as we leave. It would mean that all coalition forces have died in vain, and it would become a lost cause. I have one friend, and know personaly of three other soldiers from Britain and the States currently based over there. I feel a sense of pride, simply knowing that they have the courage and determination to put themselves in such danger.
If these soldiers are sincere in wanting to help the Afghan villagers and win over their hearts & minds, then they must enter the villages without any weapons. The Talibans will just leave the soldiers alone to do their job. Carrying weapons will only provoke the Talibans.
I'm tired of people saying we're in Afghanistan because of oil, THERE IS NO OIL IN AFGHANISTAN. We're there because the Taliban offered Asylum to Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda. That's it. There's no other reason. Whether it's still worth fighting there is a whole other argument.
My country has about 180 men in Afgan at the moment of which 150-160 are a fighting unit and others are just a national support element providing, supplies and logistics anyways we invaded Afgan about the same time as the NATO forces with the US and Brits in the lead we helped to take Helmand in 2003 and in those 8 years we have lost only 8 men, eventhough we are located in Helmand and the British are using us as Ground QRF. Guys would get back to base for a day and head out again on the next...
the monguls did conquer Afghanistan...and were not driven out...when the monguls eventually collapsed their troops just stayed there and lived....this army in afghanistan now..is far more powerful than any that has ever been there before...thats why the taliban have won no major battles...and never will...
@loofens Yeah, but what should you do for the locals? This is a very difficult case, rather you wonna do good for the people, or cut down all hope to survive.I think that this is not a discussion were us 2 think about a solution.But now that you've asked it, what is your proposal?
Clearly you do understand the reasons, you just don't like it, which is fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but you shouldn't expect no-one to question you on it.
Dear Sir with the outmost respect for your view Afghan children can now go to school. Almost all afghans now have access to medical aid. Power, water, roads.. all these critical elements have been significantly improved. Womens situation are much better. etc etc etc I still think the situation is much better than it was in 2001. The fighting men and women have my deepest respect. I applaude america, UK, netherland and the aussies in particular, they are doing the work
The British General knew what he was doing ,not even the Americans...can compare with the British in terms of state building...400 years of creating countries teach you something
There is no difference between a Muslim who believes suicidal jihad and killing of innocent people is right and good, and those who believe in peaceful practice of Islam and the equality of men and women? I'm heavily inclined to disagree.
@garet122 the only statistic ive seen of American casualties was on CBC, it was like 40,000 casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. other than that I have no idea.
You are doing whats the best for not only you but for evryone. I am glad that you do this, i wish you good luck! War is at hand you shoud enjoy the time we have with peace. be happy and smile. When WW3 is over the world wont die, it will be a new beggining! And men shall once rise from ashes. I myself is ready to fight, in order to save me and my fameily..
"on the brink of WW3"? man, that's really scary to think about. hope things will work out but that's probably not going to happen. there's too much hate, intolerance, ignorance and misunderstanding. it's sad.
Yes, they damn well do! Also the circumstances prior to and during the build up to any conflict play a huge part in whether a conflict is right to engage in or not! In the case of the US most of the conflicts they've been involved in have either been due to a desire to help the indiginous people or as a response to an attack on them (like Afghanistan). In rare cases conflicts are brought about due to the decision to take a strategicly pre-emptive strike (like Iraq)!
The problem is that most of our NATO allies have sent a token force of a few hundred soldiers to Afghanistan to "help" our effort to fight the Taliban and Al Qaeda. Of course, that ship has sailed now but if our friends have sent more troops in 2001-2004 time frame we would have wiped the floor with them. For example some smaller countries like Denmark have sent 120 troops. I mean come on.. Nobody was expecting that a 5 million people country would send 2 brigades but if they sent 1000 soldiers and Germany 10 000 (remember we sent millions of young men to save your ass Germany from yourself and after that we guarded your ass from the Soviets for another 40 years) thinks would be different now. You could have returned the favor and help a bit more. German state of military is in shambles. They are a joke. German Army sent some IFVs to a NATO exercise that had broom sticks instead of machines guns since they didn't have money to equip them with 50 cal machine guns. Also currently German's Navy is in such a sad state of affairs that they don't have a single operational Type 212 AIP submarine. Some are in deep overhaul while others wait for the regular meintnance that can't be done cause their shipyards are a joke. Again if there weren't US troops in mainland Europe Putin could take a walk to Berlin and bitch slap Angela Merkel and her croonies that can't wait to crawl up the Putin's ass cause they stand to make millions through lucrative oil business with Russians. Pathetic. Although I can't stand the Orange buffoon he has one thing right, Europe has to give more money to joint defense and military cause they can't count only on a US nuclear shield. And we're not talking about some small NATO countries like Croatia or Slovenia. We're talking about an economical giant Germany that currently has around 70 operational tanks-. 70!!!!! Heinz Guderian would turn in his grave if he knew this.
zqewkl Germany had Russia and England on their heels. The only reason the Russians were able to repell further German advances was because the good ol US of A opened the third front and the Luftwaffe was defeated during the battle of Britain with help from many AMERICAN volunteers.
Biased much? I spent a year in The Triangle of Death in Iraq, & we knew that we couldn't trust anyone but that was no reason to go around being assholes. We'd knock on doors, say, "Hey there's reason to believe bad guys are around here. We're gonna check your place out." We'd have the man of the house walk us around, ask him to open things, go through it, say thank you & be on our way. If we found a bunch of IED making materials, weapons caches etc. then we start kicking in doors & such.
No, that is not the right point of view to have in this case. In terms of winning a war, enemy casualty levels are no indicator of success. A perfect example is Vietnam: back then the US were a nation at their economic peak and had the best-equipped army in the world. They lost 58,000 dead, killed over a million enemy troops and were still totally defeated. They won the battles but lost the war. The West could kill a million Taleban and still fail in Afghanistan, this is a very real possibility.
:) You know, i was debating for atleast a minute or so, whether i should reply to your comment................. I wont argue with you, if you think that Canada is the brightest beacon for freedom or what not. It is great quality you have. To stand behind what you belive. I you abviously missed the point of my comment.
@JoshuaHistoryBuff "The Bombing of Dresden by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and United States Army Air Force (USAAF) between 13 February and 15 February 1945.A 1953 United States Air Force report written by Joseph W. Angell defended the operation as the justified bombing of a military and industrial target, which was a major rail transportation and communication centre, housing 110 factories and 50,000 workers in support of the German war effort." you was there.you thought it was right
Sorry but you're wrong again. Just because there are AK-47s and RPGs in the hands of the "Arabs" doesn't mean Russia supplied them with political intent. Almost all Soviet weapons in the hands of "terrorists" are from the 70s and 80s,when Russia desperately sold off millions of arms throughout Africa,Asia and the Middle East as the Soviet regime was losing the Cold War and began to go bankrupt. In Afghanistan, they're armed with the guns they took from the Soviet troops during the '79 - '89 war.
... There Are Over 26 Members In NATO. If Afghanistan Does Not Want Us There, Why Did They Ask Us To Stay Longer? This Mission Has Been Aproved By The UN. Where In The Hell Did You Ever Encounter Or Hear About Genocide?
Such a noncense, winning hearts and minds. We never thought this will function during our analysis of afghanistan in 1988.
You're incensed
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Afghanistan has never been tamed, conquered since it's early beginnings.
They took shelter in Pakistan close to Durrand Line.
@@amolkhobaragadecope
The Aussie troops commitment between '08 and present ('13) has been steady at 1,550 troops (including 300+ SF) in Oruzgan, but they have also worked in Northern Helmand and Kandahar.
They look nice on camera but the Australian soldiers were using civilians as training targets, glad to see those criminals outside Afghanistan
True
Yes this is true the Aussie sas killed thousands of innocent civilans
That’s an extremely uneducated and highly offensive comment. Less than 10 members of SOTG committed war crimes and this is unacceptable. The men in this film are regular army and no war crimes were committed by any of the regular army. However, many regular Australian army soldiers were killed trying to bring critical infrastructure to the people who lived under the oppression and poverty of the Taliban. Have some respect champ
@@michaelkeating9524 we get judged on our worse qualities not our best. It doesnt matter how many roads and bridges you build if the next day you see Australian soldiers mowing down Afghans working on their farm.
Hats off to the Aussis! they kick ass in Helmand!
Greetings from Denmark
At first I thought the title said "Tickling the Taliban" lol.
2021 "tickling the American"
I switch off at "Winning hearts and minds is the goal"
I can see the tactics haven’t worked
The Taliban militiamen must have enjoyed using those Nato soldiers for their target practice sessions.
weapons and war have not ever won the hearts and minds of the ppl anywhere, what is needed are far more malalai joya,
she talks and adresses the problems, and educates people
"Richards has spent most of his time calling for more troops" - hilarious. Must be a good General. Taliban kicking his ass.
Captured by an Army/USAF Veteran, home that day recovering from two spinal fusions, issuing from injuries sustained while on active duty a decade earlier. The upload on my YT channel.. 'Tuesday Morning in September', is an as if you were there - like experience from 9/11. Not released for nearly a decade. It will give you something that you don't at present.. a natural experiential paradigm of the WTC attacks, as a point of reference. There is not another one, but it. Essential *****
THE EMUS ARE INVADING!
nice one like to see aussis helping out
We lost this war a lone time ago we simply do not know how to leave with dignity.
We have not accomplished a thing there and unless we have trillionS of dollars to throw away one day we will leave and it will go right back to being what it was.
Hey you predicted it already
@@shoaibakther1453lol😂😂😂
Winning the hearts and minds=1 in the heart, and 1 in the mind...
The us is just a disaster when it comes to international affairs. The concept of going in with all guns blazing, chanting usa and waving the us flag works in the us, it doesn't work ANYWHERE else.
All over Afghanistan and Iraq, all the people have to say is that the us has caused more problems than were even there in the first place.
That's not to say this "hearts and minds" catchphrase is great, but simply being there to provide security in support of local forces to enable these countries to rebuild is a lot better than destroying everything and turning more people into enemies.
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Well united states have hearts and minds in country like south korea and japan,in there they not making those people as their enemy
@@gff6929 The us has 'allies' all over the world.
But they've been making enemies for decades and the world is starting to have had enough of its antics around the world.
@@YodaOnDMT i know that,i just want to tell that u.s is not always making chaos or enemy
Especially when where watching Australians.
@serioushamster Bali Bombings, Look it up. Just because youve not heard of something, doesn't mean it doesnt exist.
I gotta say, the sheer arrogence is amazing.
OMG an Afghanistan video that isn't just about Americans. :P
great video keep up the work guys hope you come home ok good luck
Aussie thinks you can talk to the Taliban...LMMFAO!!
No Take Kill them all
No talk Kill them all
And that’s what America ended up doing.
yeah as soon as they turn away the talis will shoot them....
@@mrjohn.whereyoufrom
I'd like to say I cant believe it...but I can. How gullible can you get? I think the power's that be are just looking for any reason to gtfo.
that is very kind why dont we see this on the news
everything what was done there, goes to waste now...
No good reason to be there in the first place
i love that parental advisory on that pilots helmet
Amen brother. If it comes to the point that I have to defend the people that I care about, I'll become a Marine. It's gonna be the toughest thing that I'll ever do, but it's better than waiting on the beach for them to come, because they'll already be here behind us if we just sit around.
And how exactly was Afghans who has no airforce and navy get to America?
its the basic of all warfare, you must have an overwhelming support of the local citizen in order to win, in that way they will give you better inteligence, local resource, and possible logistics, they can give you the details of the terrain, enemy position, and vantage points, all in all, a certain success in the battlefield
The Brits and Aussies have a good tradition of not pissing off the people they are there to protect, without giving up ground.
Kicking down every door and indiscriminate firepower doesn't work everytime.
Nice to see the Aussies looking professional as usual out on patrol.
Danmark is doing a great job, just saw Amardillo...a documentary film about the Danish troops.
This was actually very interesting, better then all other "stop war" "kill talliban" videos.
Lol
😂😂😂😂
i agree, war is when diplomacy fails not when you feel like it. To some people in 1945 peace broke out
We Can't defeat Taliban: Army chief
16 January 2010
Belfast Telegraph UK
The fight against the Taliban will not be won by military means alone, one of the most senior British commanders in Afghanistan has said.
The Afghan people must be persuaded to reject the insurgency and take responsibility for their own security, said Lieutenant Colonel Nick Kitson, Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion The Rifles Battlegroup.'
".. I also call on you not to hate the peoples of the other countries that attacked us and differentiate between the decision-makers and peoples."
-Sadam's Farewell letter ( translation )
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@TheMossad921 not true, "Denmark is the country in ISAF that has had the largest number of casualties compared to the country's population. Out of all the countries, Denmark is also the nation which has the largest percentage of its soldiers who have died. Also, Denmark is also among the nations with most troops deployed relative to size."
@garet122 have you been there? do you have any idea what your taking about? and dont tell me "oh I know a guy who went there" its not the same
Nice Idea mate, but very idealistic. Unfortunately things just don't work that way, it's never that simple.
seeing this now is pretty funny but also depressing
A victory against the Taliban, will never be done.
respect to you mate..when you joining again?
What are they doing in a foreign land?
I'm guessing by your comment that you are Afghani? May I ask you something?
How do you feel about Canada? I know we sent soldiers over there but generally we aren't frowned upon as much as America is. What is your view on this whole mess and how do you feel about Canada generally?
thanks.
I joined army for a damn good reason. I joined in October 2001. Call me what ever you want, inhumane or cruel. I Love my country and America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our country. America was targeted for attack because we are the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world, and no one will keep that light from shining, and whether we bring our enemies to justice, or justice to our enemies, justice will be done
No, you were targeted for attack because a false flag attack would make you are puppet to be controlled . A puppet show that would make the nation send their young men to die in a shithole sand box 9000 miles from America for reasons you will never understand much less accept. You have never seen evidence BinLanden or any other Muslim was behind 911. You’ve seen no good reason to attack Afghanistan. And in that light America is nothing but a terrorist state
Aussie troops are some serious kickass soldiers and long time allies. Thanks for beng there for us, mates!
I am involved in the land of a 'Leonine' (lion-like) and brave people, where every foot of the ground is like a wall of steel, confronting my soldier. You have brought only one son into the world, but everyone in this land can be called an Alexander.[34]
-Alexander the Great, 330 B.C
@TheMossad921 not true, "Denmark is the country in ISAF that has had the largest number of casualties compared to the country's population. Out of all the countries, Denmark is also the nation which has the largest percentage of its soldiers who have died. Also, Denmark is also among the nations with most troops deployed relative to size." We are in the most dangerous province of Helmand, alongside the British and American troops.
Furthermore, one must remember that this is Afghanistan we're talking about. No army in history has ever conquered or had any lasting influence in this country...not even the full weight of the Soviet army in a ten-year campaign could defeat the mujahideen.
As a result of that war,the Taleban have excellent experience of modern warfare on their own turf and, unlike the Coalition armies who are restricted by their own media,public and politicians' influence, the Taleban will just keep fighting.
Many super power had tried to occupy Afganistan but non was successful. The British once lost one of their famous regiments .That was way back during the British occupation.The Soviet had nightmares dealing with the Mujahedeens and now ,the prospect of the American forces is as good as zero.
Actualy mate since the war in Afghanistan began seven other countries have had forces there, including, Germany, France,Canadian, and also japanese forces.
However, We can not just pull out now, and leave the countries in question to go into meltdown as soon as we leave.
It would mean that all coalition forces have died in vain, and it would become a lost cause. I have one friend, and know personaly of three other soldiers from Britain and the States currently based over there. I feel a sense of pride, simply knowing that they have the courage and determination to put themselves in such danger.
If these soldiers are sincere in wanting to help the Afghan villagers and win over their hearts & minds, then they must enter the villages without any weapons. The Talibans will just leave the soldiers alone to do their job. Carrying weapons will only provoke the Talibans.
what did they say in "9th Company", "in the history of the world, no one has ever successfully conquered Afghanistan". I guess no one ever will
I'm tired of people saying we're in Afghanistan because of oil, THERE IS NO OIL IN AFGHANISTAN. We're there because the Taliban offered Asylum to Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda. That's it. There's no other reason. Whether it's still worth fighting there is a whole other argument.
My country has about 180 men in Afgan at the moment of which 150-160 are a fighting unit and others are just a national support element providing, supplies and logistics anyways we invaded Afgan about the same time as the NATO forces with the US and Brits in the lead we helped to take Helmand in 2003 and in those 8 years we have lost only 8 men, eventhough we are located in Helmand and the British are using us as Ground QRF. Guys would get back to base for a day and head out again on the next...
if we're all on the same side then we can take all the help we can get.
Australia is not a member of NATO , so I am surprised that Australian forces are deployed on a NATO led operation.
ur right, this is like the vietnam war...
best thing to do is to train the afghan police and military so they can take care of taliban themselves
I sincerely agree
the monguls did conquer Afghanistan...and were not driven out...when the monguls eventually collapsed their troops just stayed there and lived....this army in afghanistan now..is far more powerful than any that has ever been there before...thats why the taliban have won no major battles...and never will...
lol i havent heard that comeback since 5th grade. ur really mature i can tell
We weren't looking for them in A-stan.
I'm still waiting...
Seems a bit like Dien Bien Phu on this base!
GOOD AYE MATE
I THINK I CAN SEE A WILD DINGO
The US is equipping the Afghan Army. When the US leaves, the taliban will take the country and acquire all the weapons. Good job America!
@loofens
Yeah, but what should you do for the locals? This is a very difficult case, rather you wonna do good for the people, or cut down all hope to survive.I think that this is not a discussion were us 2 think about a solution.But now that you've asked it, what is your proposal?
Clearly you do understand the reasons, you just don't like it, which is fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but you shouldn't expect no-one to question you on it.
i cant wait to get out there and serve my country
How did it go?
Dear Sir
with the outmost respect for your view
Afghan children can now go to school. Almost all afghans now have access to medical aid.
Power, water, roads.. all these critical elements have been significantly improved.
Womens situation are much better.
etc etc etc
I still think the situation is much better than it was in 2001.
The fighting men and women have my deepest respect. I applaude america, UK, netherland and the aussies in particular, they are doing the work
No, situation is worse
We must have done something wrong if we're fighting for oil because I'm still paying $3.13 a gallon.
@hicham326 how have we been defeated if there are still American and NATO soldiers over there?:D
Thus amerikan teenagers were deluded.
@ChrisAGill
They are talking strategic. Not on a smaller scale.
Even Soviet did all those things you mention when they where there.
The British General knew what he was doing ,not even the Americans...can compare with the British in terms of state building...400 years of creating countries teach you something
well i just saw a vid on the taliban and i heard that soldiers cant shoot them unless they shoot at us first... so that slows us down even more
There is no difference between a Muslim who believes suicidal jihad and killing of innocent people is right and good, and those who believe in peaceful practice of Islam and the equality of men and women?
I'm heavily inclined to disagree.
@garet122 the only statistic ive seen of American casualties was on CBC, it was like 40,000 casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. other than that I have no idea.
You are doing whats the best for not only you
but for evryone.
I am glad that you do this, i wish you good luck!
War is at hand you shoud enjoy the time we have with peace. be happy and smile.
When WW3 is over the world wont die,
it will be a new beggining!
And men shall once rise from ashes.
I myself is ready to fight, in order to save me and my fameily..
more troops, more troops, more money, more troops.
it's always more more more.
poor guy on his mobile phone ordering a chicken curry and he gets all that hassle damn shocking!
dude, which year did you got stuck in? 2001?
Like many people, I do not and never have agreed with the war in Iraq or Afghanistan. As I am a Buddhist practitioner by faith.
"on the brink of WW3"? man, that's really scary to think about. hope things will work out but that's probably not going to happen. there's too much hate, intolerance, ignorance and misunderstanding. it's sad.
Yes, they damn well do! Also the circumstances prior to and during the build up to any conflict play a huge part in whether a conflict is right to engage in or not! In the case of the US most of the conflicts they've been involved in have either been due to a desire to help the indiginous people or as a response to an attack on them (like Afghanistan). In rare cases conflicts are brought about due to the decision to take a strategicly pre-emptive strike (like Iraq)!
Australians have the right attitude....
@spokesman1980 they are not fighting against Afganistan, they are helping Afganistan, thats half the message of the video, did you even watch it?
Vietnam Strategy !
Set up Outposts as targets and afterwards send in airpower
The problem is that most of our NATO allies have sent a token force of a few hundred soldiers to Afghanistan to "help" our effort to fight the Taliban and Al Qaeda. Of course, that ship has sailed now but if our friends have sent more troops in 2001-2004 time frame we would have wiped the floor with them. For example some smaller countries like Denmark have sent 120 troops. I mean come on.. Nobody was expecting that a 5 million people country would send 2 brigades but if they sent 1000 soldiers and Germany 10 000 (remember we sent millions of young men to save your ass Germany from yourself and after that we guarded your ass from the Soviets for another 40 years) thinks would be different now. You could have returned the favor and help a bit more. German state of military is in shambles. They are a joke. German Army sent some IFVs to a NATO exercise that had broom sticks instead of machines guns since they didn't have money to equip them with 50 cal machine guns. Also currently German's Navy is in such a sad state of affairs that they don't have a single operational Type 212 AIP submarine. Some are in deep overhaul while others wait for the regular meintnance that can't be done cause their shipyards are a joke. Again if there weren't US troops in mainland Europe Putin could take a walk to Berlin and bitch slap Angela Merkel and her croonies that can't wait to crawl up the Putin's ass cause they stand to make millions through lucrative oil business with Russians. Pathetic. Although I can't stand the Orange buffoon he has one thing right, Europe has to give more money to joint defense and military cause they can't count only on a US nuclear shield. And we're not talking about some small NATO countries like Croatia or Slovenia. We're talking about an economical giant Germany that currently has around 70 operational tanks-. 70!!!!! Heinz Guderian would turn in his grave if he knew this.
You knew.
zqewkl Germany had Russia and England on their heels. The only reason the Russians were able to repell further German advances was because the good ol US of A opened the third front and the Luftwaffe was defeated during the battle of Britain with help from many AMERICAN volunteers.
Your very mature. Thanks for what you said.. Insulting about 1700 people in the 4 hours this comment has been up.
dude australian+soldier=badass
Biased much? I spent a year in The Triangle of Death in Iraq, & we knew that we couldn't trust anyone but that was no reason to go around being assholes. We'd knock on doors, say, "Hey there's reason to believe bad guys are around here. We're gonna check your place out." We'd have the man of the house walk us around, ask him to open things, go through it, say thank you & be on our way. If we found a bunch of IED making materials, weapons caches etc. then we start kicking in doors & such.
Cool, didn't know that. Russian and Chinese equipment does tend to be poorly manufactured.
No, that is not the right point of view to have in this case.
In terms of winning a war, enemy casualty levels are no indicator of success.
A perfect example is Vietnam: back then the US were a nation at their economic peak and had the best-equipped army in the world. They lost 58,000 dead, killed over a million enemy troops and were still totally defeated. They won the battles but lost the war.
The West could kill a million Taleban and still fail in Afghanistan, this is a very real possibility.
9/11... no way in hell the towers collapsed in the same way they did together with out pre-set explosives.
how long is the war going to continue
To those who are scolding US military. Watch Afghanistan now. They did a good job. I support them.
Since this vid has been posted the situation has gone belly up for these so called 'peace keepers'
:) You know, i was debating for atleast a minute or so, whether i should reply to your comment.................
I wont argue with you, if you think that Canada is the brightest beacon for freedom or what not. It is great quality you have. To stand behind what you belive. I you abviously missed the point of my comment.
@JoshuaHistoryBuff "The Bombing of Dresden by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and United States Army Air Force (USAAF) between 13 February and 15 February 1945.A 1953 United States Air Force report written by Joseph W. Angell defended the operation as the justified bombing of a military and industrial target, which was a major rail transportation and communication centre, housing 110 factories and 50,000 workers in support of the German war effort." you was there.you thought it was right
Sorry but you're wrong again. Just because there are AK-47s and RPGs in the hands of the "Arabs" doesn't mean Russia supplied them with political intent. Almost all Soviet weapons in the hands of "terrorists" are from the 70s and 80s,when Russia desperately sold off millions of arms throughout Africa,Asia and the Middle East as the Soviet regime was losing the Cold War and began to go bankrupt. In Afghanistan, they're armed with the guns they took from the Soviet troops during the '79 - '89 war.
... There Are Over 26 Members In NATO. If Afghanistan Does Not Want Us There, Why Did They Ask Us To Stay Longer? This Mission Has Been Aproved By The UN. Where In The Hell Did You Ever Encounter Or Hear About Genocide?