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Italy to pull out of Iraq in 2006

Discussion in 'Current Affairs, News and Analysis' started by Sir_Sidney_Ruff_Diamond, Jan 19, 2006.

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  1. Sir_Sidney_Ruff_Diamond

    Sir_Sidney_Ruff_Diamond War Hero

    Sir_Sidney_Ruff_Diamond, Jan 19, 2006
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  2. Radical_Dreamer

    Radical_Dreamer War Hero

    2006, it says. It's not a shock in the slighest. Are they going to be replaced by anyone else though?
     
    Radical_Dreamer, Jan 19, 2006
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  3. msr

    msr LE

    Is there any need to?

    msr
     
    msr, Jan 19, 2006
    #3
  4. OldSnowy

    OldSnowy LE Moderator Book Reviewer

    Exactly the right question. No, there isn't; their work there is done.
     
    OldSnowy, Jan 19, 2006
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  5. Sir_Sidney_Ruff_Diamond

    Sir_Sidney_Ruff_Diamond War Hero

    Apologies for the typo

    Less haste more speed
     
    Sir_Sidney_Ruff_Diamond, Jan 19, 2006
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  6. Abandon_Ship!

    Abandon_Ship! Clanker

    We can't guarantee on the Dutch coming - they're getting cold feet over their promises to Afgahnistan!
     
    Abandon_Ship!, Jan 19, 2006
    #6
  7. jimmys_best_mate

    jimmys_best_mate LE

    We'll need someone else to wander round HQ MND(SE) in sunglasses with their shirts open and little gay beards if they go.
     
    jimmys_best_mate, Jan 19, 2006
    #7
  8. securit

    securit Old-Salt

    What the "i ties" have little gay beards, never, I don't believe you!!!! :lol:
     
    securit, Jan 19, 2006
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  9. whitecity

    whitecity LE

    whitecity, Jan 19, 2006
    #9
  10. jonwilly

    jonwilly LE

    Does young will take it the Istallions have just recieved their new APCs
    ya know (embarrasement setting in )
    The ones with one forward and six, no seven reverse gears.
    john
    Apolagies
     
    jonwilly, Jan 20, 2006
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  11. C5H12O

    C5H12O Old-Salt

    The Italians used to escort the Dutch Fuel Tankers in Afghanistan, they would turn up in their crappy armoured cars, get out and sit on top in their silk cravats and mirrored sun glasses. Definitly didnt look the part!
     
    C5H12O, Jan 20, 2006
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  12. Lillith

    Lillith Old-Salt

    Hmmm i see that is all the italians have done there in your eyes.............good to know
     
    Lillith, Jan 20, 2006
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  13. OldSnowy

    OldSnowy LE Moderator Book Reviewer

    At least they have stuck at it until they could leave with honour - more than some countries. The Iraqis needed support, and the Italians helped them. Good for them.

    I would not however comment on their effectiveness as Soldiers, as they were not really tested during their time here. THey do have some very nifty hats, though. Bersagliari with black c*ck's feathers in their helmets, and the current Bde, with their rather fetching red jellybag hats (like a sort of oversized beret) complete with long gold string and a big tassel on the end - fantastic!
     
    OldSnowy, Jan 20, 2006
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  15. Ambrose_Silk

    Ambrose_Silk Old-Salt

    Well said, OldSnowy. As easy as it is to make fun of the Italians -- and they do it themselves! -- their discipline and effectiveness should not be underestimated. Remember Beirut 1983? Between the Americans, French, and Italians, the Italians were the most effective at completing their mission.
     
    Ambrose_Silk, Jan 20, 2006
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