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1,700 British soldiers to join war in Afghanistan

Britain has announced its largest military deployment since the Gulf War, with 1,700 front-line troops being sent to join the ongoing war in Afghanistan.

1,700 British soldiers to join war in Afghanistan

Mon, 18 Mar, 2002 - 17:12

Britain has announced its largest military deployment since the Gulf War, with 1,700 front-line troops being sent to join the ongoing war in Afghanistan.

The move was announced by Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon today.

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