Britain to Send 1,000 More Troops to Afghanistan

The United Kingdom is reportedly answering the call by the American commander in Afghanistan for additional troop-strength by sending 1,000 more soldiers. Although not official as yet, The Times is reporting that plans are being drawn up. U.S. General Stanley McChrystal, who also heads the NATO forces in Afghanistan, has called for a “military surge” to turn the tide in the conflict, mimicking the “surge” which was credited with positive results in Iraq. At 10,000 soldiers, Britain is the second largest fighting force among the NATO contingency in the conflict after the United States. McChrystal wants 30,000 more soldiers, most of which will be Americans fighting with NATO.