Two British soldiers die in Iraq.

[Blackleaf]

Two more British soldiers have died in Iraq. It brings the total number of deaths of British military personnel so far to 113.
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Times Online May 29, 2006


Two British troops killed by roadside bomb in Basra
By Times Online and agencies

Two British soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq last night, the Ministry of Defence said today.

The men, members of the Queen's Dragoon Guards, were on a routine patrol in the north-west of Basra when their armoured Land Rover was hit by the homemade device at 9.30pm local time (1830 BST).

Two other British troops were injured in the blast which is the latest in an upsurge of violence against British forces in the port city. Their deaths bring the number of British personnel killed in the area to nine this month, and 113 since the invasion of March 2003.

No one has claimed responsibility but suspicion has fallen on the Mahdi Army, a militia loyal to the radical Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr who has demanded withdrawal of coalition troops from the region.

The attack came a day after British and Iraqi forces seized their largest haul yet of bomb-making equipment and weapons from militias intent on prolonging the sectarian violence.

A spokesman for the MoD said: "The next of kin of those killed have been informed and they have asked for a period of time to come to terms with their tragic news. We will release further information as it becomes available."

Des Browne, the Defence Secretary, said: "It was with profound sorrow that I heard of the tragic deaths last night of two British soldiers.

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of these brave men. I am told that two other soldiers have sustained minor injuries.

"The incident took place in North West Basra City and appears to be an improvised explosive device, but you will understand that I cannot comment further until more information becomes available."

The names of the two men are not expected to be released until tomorrow.

Two British privates, Adam Morris, 19, and Joseva Lewaicei, 25, died in a roadside bomb attack near the city just over a fortnight ago.

There were also clashes between local people and British forces earlier this month after a Lynx helicopter was brought down in an apparent rocket attack. Five military personnel died in the crash, and several Iraqis were reportedly killed in the ensuing riots.


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[Jersay]

Well when you are in a war. Soldiers die. Simple.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Well when you are in a war. Soldiers die. Simple.

Wow that's pretty cold, or is it you just have no sympathy for British and American Forces in Iraq?

It's sad Two British Soldiers died..

 

[aeon]

Well when you are in a war. Soldiers die. Simple.

Wow that's pretty cold, or is it you just have no sympathy for British and American Forces in Iraq?

It's sad Two British Soldiers died..

I dont so ? did you have sympatie for russian soldiers when they invaded afganisthan in the 80's??

 

[Jersay]

I feel soldiers losing their lives are sad. But it is a war. People die.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Well when you are in a war. Soldiers die. Simple.

Wow that's pretty cold, or is it you just have no sympathy for British and American Forces in Iraq?

It's sad Two British Soldiers died..

I dont so ? did you have sympatie for russian soldiers when they invaded afganisthan in the 80's??

You don't because I know what you are. What the hell does the USSR being in Afghanistan have to do with two British Soldiers dying in Iraq? You're grasping at straws.. :roll:

 

[Jersay]

No he is not. It's a simple question. If you don't feel sorry for one military personnel when they go do an operation in another country, for example the U.S.S.R in Afghanistan in the 1980s, then how can you have sympathy for British troops.

 

[jimmoyer]

That's a horrible statement, Jersay.

I understand your reasons. I understand that you
consider both ventures to be morally equivalent.

Do you understand that others see a difference ?

 

[Mogz]

Jersay, as a soldier, i'd think you'd have a tad bit more empathy for those killed in the line of duty. There's a big difference between accepting their deaths and having outright apathy for them.

I myself feel for the British families. I have a personal connection to the Royal Army, my father works with a British Exchange Office of the Royal Military Police in Ottawa, and I know this particular Major is heading back for a second tour in Iraq this fall. The man, while old enough to be my father, has become a good friend of our family, and will even be flying to Western Canada to attend my wedding this summer. I understand the excellent soldiers the Royal Army puts out, and their loss strikes a blow for me.

 

[Jersay]

That's a horrible statement, Jersay.

I understand your reasons. I understand that you
consider both ventures to be morally equivalent.

Do you understand that others see a difference ?

No I don't I think the U.S.S.R occupation of Afghanistan was horribly and it kicked off the suffering that resulted in the Taliban.

But that is not the point, a soldier is a soldier no matter where they are. They might not be as well trained, or as disciplined from a soldier from another country for example America, a soldier is still a soldier and they get into a profession that is the most dangerous occupation in the world.

You can feel sad for a person who dies, a soldier, or you can feel sorry for his or her family, because they might be missing a mom or dad, etc etc.

However, whereever you put on the uniform you are always under the threat of being killed, in combat, or in accidents or through other means.

 

[aeon]

Re: RE: Two British soldiers die in Iraq.

Jersay, as a soldier, i'd think you'd have a tad bit more empathy for those killed in the line of duty. There's a big difference between accepting their deaths and having outright apathy for them.

I myself feel for the British families. I have a personal connection to the Royal Army, my father works with a British Exchange Office of the Royal Military Police in Ottawa, and I know this particular Major is heading back for a second tour in Iraq this fall. The man, while old enough to be my father, has become a good friend of our family, and will even be flying to Western Canada to attend my wedding this summer. I understand the excellent soldiers the Royal Army puts out, and their loss strikes a blow for me.

I was a soldier from 1988-1991 in the canadian armed forces, as a radio-operator, iwasnt in the reserve, but in the regular forces, and let me tell you, i still have no empathy for those soldiers, just like i didnt have for russian soldiers in afganisthan in the 80's.

 

[Mogz]

Re: RE: Two British soldiers die in Iraq.

Jersay, as a soldier, i'd think you'd have a tad bit more empathy for those killed in the line of duty. There's a big difference between accepting their deaths and having outright apathy for them.

I myself feel for the British families. I have a personal connection to the Royal Army, my father works with a British Exchange Office of the Royal Military Police in Ottawa, and I know this particular Major is heading back for a second tour in Iraq this fall. The man, while old enough to be my father, has become a good friend of our family, and will even be flying to Western Canada to attend my wedding this summer. I understand the excellent soldiers the Royal Army puts out, and their loss strikes a blow for me.

I was a soldier from 1988-1991 in the canadian armed forces, as a radio-operator, iwasnt in the reserve, but in the regular forces, and let me tell you, i still have no empathy for those soldiers, just like i didnt have for russian soldiers in afganisthan in the 80's.

YOU were in the Army? Oh that's rich.