Royal Marines on patrol in Norway. Members of 3 Commando Brigade's arctic and mountain warfare troops might take part in any follow-up land operation in Afghanistan, once the current phase of air strikes is over. * ..... But Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon hinted that any deployment of ground troops inside Afghanistan by America and its allies may have to wait until next spring warning of the difficulties of campaigning during the country's harsh winter, now just two or three weeks away. 26/10/01: Members of 3 Commando Brigade's arctic and mountain warfare troops may be amongst the troops tha

Royal Marines on patrol in Norway. Members of 3 Commando Brigade's arctic and mountain warfare troops might take part in any follow-up land operation in Afghanistan, once the current phase of air strikes is over.   * ..... But Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon hinted that any deployment of ground troops inside Afghanistan by America and its allies may have to wait until next spring warning of the difficulties of campaigning during the country's harsh winter, now just two or three weeks away.   26/10/01: Members of 3 Commando Brigade's arctic and mountain warfare troops may be amongst the troops tha Stock Photo
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2400 x 1800 px | 40.6 x 30.5 cm | 16 x 12 inches | 150dpi

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12 January 2001

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Royal Marines on patrol in Norway. Members of 3 Commando Brigade's arctic and mountain warfare troops might take part in any follow-up land operation in Afghanistan, once the current phase of air strikes is over. * ..... But Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon hinted that any deployment of ground troops inside Afghanistan by America and its allies may have to wait until next spring warning of the difficulties of campaigning during the country's harsh winter, now just two or three weeks away. 26/10/01: Members of 3 Commando Brigade's arctic and mountain warfare troops may be amongst the troops that the British government is expected to announce will be staying in the region when comrades return from a training exercise in Oman. It is expected that they will be based, ready for action in Afghanistan, on the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean and the assault ship HMS Fearless.

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