British soldier killed on patrol in Iraq

[maddezmom]

Source: AFP

British soldier killed on patrol in Iraq 18 minutes ago



LONDON (AFP) - A British soldier has been killed in a small arms fire attack while on patrol in southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence said Sunday.

The soldier, from 2nd Battalion The Rifles, was carrying out routine checks in the Al Ashar district of central Basra this morning.

He was evacuated to the military base at Basra Palace but died of his injuries later.

The death brings to 146 the number of British troops killed in Iraq since the March 2003 invasion, led by the United States and supported by Britain.

Britain's Prince Harry, son of heir to the throne Prince Charles, is to be sent to southern Iraq as an army officer imminently, although it is not yet clear whether he will take a frontline role.



Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070429/wl_mideast_afp/iraqbritainunresttoll_070429150217

[conspirator]

1. And the british army is desperate to recruit. TV ads,

and this annoying google ad in every thread that mentions the word army:

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www.armyjobs.mod.uk

Pathetic!

[MaineDem]

2. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[Lord Balto]

3. Would Someone Tell Me Again...

Why are there "patrols" in Iraq? These people obviously can't even defend themselves. Who else are they supposed to be protecting with these patrols? Why not just stay hunkered down on base and save lives? Does some bat brain up the chain of command actually think they can "win" the war by just going on enough patrols?