Head of British Army says: British troops in Iraq are making things worse

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Re: Head of British Army says: British troops in Iraq are making things worse

@Haris Zuberi

Yeah this has been quite interesting with first Gen Danett and then Gen (r) Cosgrove airing their concerns.
But I wonder if this would or could change anything…?
Unfortunately making statements is one thing and taking a stand another and I dont think Gen Danett will be able to oppose any policies anyway…
He’d make history if he does though.

He wouldn’t me making history - British Generals have publically opposed policies before, and have be forced to resign immediately thereafter. It happened back during the first world war when a General felt the Prime Minister was interfering too much in the conduct of the war and wrote letters of protest to all major newspapers.