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July 2009

  • 31 Jul 2009 - - Guardian - Ministers must assume war footing to defeat Taliban - army chief General Sir Richard Dannatt speaks on “The Challenge for Defence in the Next Decade”General Sir Richard Dannatt, chief of the general staff, called yesterday for the government to be put on a "war-like footing" over Afghanistan. Success in the battle against the Taliban was "not discretionary", he said.
  • 31 Jul 2009 - - Times - Ainsworth: we failed troops in Afghanistan and Iraq General Sir Richard Dannatt speaks on “The Challenge for Defence in the Next Decade”The general, who has fought the Government for more resources in Afghanistan, pressed his case for the campaign to be adequately funded. Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, he said: “Success in Afghanistan is not discretionary. It will top the agenda for the future and we must do whatever we must do to succeed.
  • 31 Jul 2009 - - Independent - Soaring casualty list forces Army to call on US medics General Sir Richard Dannatt speaks on “The Challenge for Defence in the Next Decade”General Sir Richard Dannatt, the outgoing head of the Army, called on the whole of Government to be put on a "war-like footing" to deliver support for troops and security for Afghanistan. He said: "We should be under no illusion. We are at war and if we want to succeed, which we must, we must get on to a war-like footing. "Afghanistan is truly war among the people, about the people and for the people. We are succeeding in spite of the tragic losses that we have suffered. Our people have much to be proud
  • 31 Jul 2009 - - Scotsman - 'Disclose full horror of our boys' injuries' General Sir Richard Dannatt speaks on “The Challenge for Defence in the Next Decade”Gen Dannatt told the International Institute for Strategic Studies the review needed to be based on the future role the UK envisages playing on the global stage. He said: "We believe the result will be a force relevant to the evident and demanding challenges of the near term but with sufficient provision for the uncertainties of the long term. "Afghanistan is truly war among the people, about the people and for the people. We are succeeding in spite of the tragic losses that we have suffered. Our pe
  • 31 Jul 2009 - - Guardian - British army surgeons call in US help as casualties rise General Sir Richard Dannatt speaks on “The Challenge for Defence in the Next Decade”The figures were published as General Sir Richard Dannatt, the outgoing head of the army, warned that all of government had to be put on a "war-like footing" and that success in Afghanistan was "not discretionary". In a parting shot before retiring next month, he warned: "We must do whatever is necessary to succeed." He told the International Institute for Strategic Studies: "This must be demonstrated by a strengthened and enduring national, political, industrial, cross-Whitehall and departmental commitm
  • 31 Jul 2009 - - Associated Press of Pakistan - British General speaks on Britain’s future Defence strategy General Sir Richard Dannatt speaks on “The Challenge for Defence in the Next Decade”Top British general has called for a review of his country’s defence strategy including equipment procurement for the next decade during which he said Afghanistan and the tribal belt along Pakistan’s western border will remain a significant challenge. Delivering his last public speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Thursday before his retirement next month, General Sir Richard Dannat, Chief of the UK’s Army General Staff, speaking on the topic of ‘The Challenge for Defence in th
  • 31 Jul 2009 - - Daily Mail - Our bloodiest month in war on the Taliban General Sir Richard Dannatt speaks on “The Challenge for Defence in the Next Decade”The mounting death toll in Afghanistan could destroy public support for the war and lead to 'strategic disaster', the outgoing head of the Army has warned. General Sir Richard Dannatt, who yesterday gave his final public speech before retiring, called for urgent investment in surveillance systems to pinpoint Taliban booby-traps.
  • 31 Jul 2009 - - Daily Express - Military Doctors Call in US Help as Casualties Soar General Sir Richard Dannatt speaks on “The Challenge for Defence in the Next Decade”In one week alone, 157 wounded people were brought to Camp Bastion for treatment, including British, American and Estonian troops, as well as Afghan soldiers and civilians, and even enemy forces. Outgoing Army chief General Sir Richard Dannatt insisted yesterday that the military campaign was succeeding despite the casualties. But in his last public speech before retiring next month, the Chief of the General Staff said ultimate success would depend on cross-Whitehall commitment from the Government includ
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