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UMM QASR, IRAQ - 28 March 2003 - British Army soldiers aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Landing Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad (L 3005) as it arrives Stock Photo

RM2KG35H5–UMM QASR, IRAQ - 28 March 2003 - British Army soldiers aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Landing Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad (L 3005) as it arrives

A member of the British Harrier G7s ground crew removes the noddy caps (safety cap) from sidewinder air to air missiles on a Harrier G7 prior to their mission over southern Iraq. US President George W. Bush started the countdown to war, in a speech giving Saddam 48 hours to quit Iraq or face invasion from 280,000 troops in the Gulf region poised for war. Saddam poured scorn on the ultimatum, his cabinet vowing to repel 'invading aggressors. Stock Photo

RMG68MXY–A member of the British Harrier G7s ground crew removes the noddy caps (safety cap) from sidewinder air to air missiles on a Harrier G7 prior to their mission over southern Iraq. US President George W. Bush started the countdown to war, in a speech giving Saddam 48 hours to quit Iraq or face invasion from 280,000 troops in the Gulf region poised for war. Saddam poured scorn on the ultimatum, his cabinet vowing to repel 'invading aggressors.

13th April 2003 British soldiers of the Irish Guards in Basra, Iraq. Stock Photo

RMH46EF2–13th April 2003 British soldiers of the Irish Guards in Basra, Iraq.

The decision to go to war in Iraq' Ninth Report of session 2003, from the Foreign Affairs Committee, pictured during a press conference held at Portcullis House. * The committee concluded the Government undermined the credibility of its case for war by producing the second 'dodgy' dossier on Iraq s weapons. The document was published on February 3, two weeks before MPs voted on whether to send British troops to war. Stock Photo

RMG6E9BH–The decision to go to war in Iraq' Ninth Report of session 2003, from the Foreign Affairs Committee, pictured during a press conference held at Portcullis House. * The committee concluded the Government undermined the credibility of its case for war by producing the second 'dodgy' dossier on Iraq s weapons. The document was published on February 3, two weeks before MPs voted on whether to send British troops to war.

Consolidating the ground, mortarmen from 40 Commando Royal Marines preparing their position on day one of the 2nd Iraq War Stock Photo

RMFFHKTA–Consolidating the ground, mortarmen from 40 Commando Royal Marines preparing their position on day one of the 2nd Iraq War

24th July, 2012. London UK. Anti War Protesters in front of Central Hall Westminster during a demonstration against Tony Blair who is sharing a platform with the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. The protesters with placards denouncing former British Prime MinisterTony Blair for sending troops to join the 2003 war in Iraq. Stock Photo

RMCMDGTA–24th July, 2012. London UK. Anti War Protesters in front of Central Hall Westminster during a demonstration against Tony Blair who is sharing a platform with the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. The protesters with placards denouncing former British Prime MinisterTony Blair for sending troops to join the 2003 war in Iraq.

Iraqi Prisoners of War captured on the Al Faw penisular by Royal Marine Commandos on the morning of the invasion. Stock Photo

RMAM0XF7–Iraqi Prisoners of War captured on the Al Faw penisular by Royal Marine Commandos on the morning of the invasion.

(dpa) - US Marines of the 3rd Light Amoured Reconnaissance Battalion (3rd LAR) mourn as they learn that a comrade of their battalion died in battle in Thamir, a suburb of Baghdad, Iraq, 7 April 2003. According to US figures, 80 American and 28 British soldiers lost their lives in the war, the BBC re Stock Photo

RMD3BNF0–(dpa) - US Marines of the 3rd Light Amoured Reconnaissance Battalion (3rd LAR) mourn as they learn that a comrade of their battalion died in battle in Thamir, a suburb of Baghdad, Iraq, 7 April 2003. According to US figures, 80 American and 28 British soldiers lost their lives in the war, the BBC re

Assault Stations Royal Marine Commandos of 40 Commando RM wait for the order to go into Iraq Stock Photo

RMAM0XFD–Assault Stations Royal Marine Commandos of 40 Commando RM wait for the order to go into Iraq

(dpa) - The so-called Desert Rats are welcomed by two pipers at the airfield in Hanover, Germany, 27 June 2003. About 330 British soldiers returned from Iraq to their base in the German state of Lower Saxony. Altogether, about 12,000 troops which are stationed in Germany were fighting in Iraq. They are completely to withdraw from Iraq by mid-July. Stock Photo

RMD3FK4K–(dpa) - The so-called Desert Rats are welcomed by two pipers at the airfield in Hanover, Germany, 27 June 2003. About 330 British soldiers returned from Iraq to their base in the German state of Lower Saxony. Altogether, about 12,000 troops which are stationed in Germany were fighting in Iraq. They are completely to withdraw from Iraq by mid-July.

030331-N-5362A-012 Umm Qasr, Iraq (Mar. 31, 2003) -- A member of the British Royal Marines speaks to NBC's Today's show anchor Ann Curry about the recent arrival of water and food supplies by British and American troops at Iraq's southern port city of Umm Qasr. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson. (RELEASED) US Navy 030331-N-5362A-012 A member of the British Royal Marines speaks to NBC' Stock Photo

RMHFEHRY–030331-N-5362A-012 Umm Qasr, Iraq (Mar. 31, 2003) -- A member of the British Royal Marines speaks to NBC's Today's show anchor Ann Curry about the recent arrival of water and food supplies by British and American troops at Iraq's southern port city of Umm Qasr. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson. (RELEASED) US Navy 030331-N-5362A-012 A member of the British Royal Marines speaks to NBC'

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44345-4. Basra-Iraq, 04/04/2003. British troops take control of what they called a munitions factory outside Basra, Iraq, on Friday, April 4, 2003. Stock Photo

RM2DDAXN7–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44345-4. Basra-Iraq, 04/04/2003. British troops take control of what they called a munitions factory outside Basra, Iraq, on Friday, April 4, 2003.

030328-N-3783H-319 Umm Quasar, Iraq (Mar. 28, 2003) -- Coalition forces aboard the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Landing Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad (L 3005), man the rails as the ship pulls into the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr. Sir Galahad, with a capability of carrying approximately 400 troops, with a beaching capacity of 3,440 tons, is the first ship to deliver coalition humanitarian supplies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate IraqÕs weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Sad Stock Photo

RMHFEHKC–030328-N-3783H-319 Umm Quasar, Iraq (Mar. 28, 2003) -- Coalition forces aboard the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Landing Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad (L 3005), man the rails as the ship pulls into the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr. Sir Galahad, with a capability of carrying approximately 400 troops, with a beaching capacity of 3,440 tons, is the first ship to deliver coalition humanitarian supplies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate IraqÕs weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Sad

Demonstration through Central London from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square to end occupation of Iraq & Palestine Sept 27 2003. Stock Photo

RMAHE2F6–Demonstration through Central London from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square to end occupation of Iraq & Palestine Sept 27 2003.

030326-N-0000C-002 Arabian Gulf (Mar. 26, 2003) -- The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Landing Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad (L 3005) underway in the Arabian Gulf. Sir Galahad, with a capability of carrying approximately 400 troops, with a beaching capacity of 3,440 tons, is expected to be the first ship to deliver coalition humanitarian supplies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is currently loaded with 232,300 Kg. of supplies for the people of Iraq. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate IraqÕs weapons of mass destruction, and Stock Photo

RMHFE4A0–030326-N-0000C-002 Arabian Gulf (Mar. 26, 2003) -- The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Landing Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad (L 3005) underway in the Arabian Gulf. Sir Galahad, with a capability of carrying approximately 400 troops, with a beaching capacity of 3,440 tons, is expected to be the first ship to deliver coalition humanitarian supplies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is currently loaded with 232,300 Kg. of supplies for the people of Iraq. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate IraqÕs weapons of mass destruction, and

RMH46EF4–13th April 2003 British soldiers of the Irish Guards in Basra, Iraq.

The decision to go to war in Iraq' Ninth Report of session 2003, from the Foreign Affairs Committee, a press conference was held today at Portcullis House. * The committee today concluded the Government undermined the credibility of its case for war by producing the second 'dodgy' dossier on Iraq s weapons. The document was published on February 3, two weeks before MPs voted on whether to send British troops to war. Stock Photo

RMG6E9BE–The decision to go to war in Iraq' Ninth Report of session 2003, from the Foreign Affairs Committee, a press conference was held today at Portcullis House. * The committee today concluded the Government undermined the credibility of its case for war by producing the second 'dodgy' dossier on Iraq s weapons. The document was published on February 3, two weeks before MPs voted on whether to send British troops to war.

Member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron 34-year-old Sgt James McGarr from Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, sits on a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq. Stock Photo

RMG6619M–Member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron 34-year-old Sgt James McGarr from Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, sits on a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq.

RMCMDGT6–24th July, 2012. London UK. Anti War Protesters in front of Central Hall Westminster during a demonstration against Tony Blair who is sharing a platform with the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. The protesters with placards denouncing former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for sending troops to join the 2003 war in Iraq.

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44345-1. Basra-Iraq, 04/04/2003. British troops take control of what they called a munitions factory outside Basra, Iraq, on Friday, April 4, 2003. Stock Photo

RM2DDAXNJ–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44345-1. Basra-Iraq, 04/04/2003. British troops take control of what they called a munitions factory outside Basra, Iraq, on Friday, April 4, 2003.

RMAHE2F8–Demonstration through Central london from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square to end occupation of Iraq & Palestine Sept 27 2003.

030326-N-0000C-001 Arabian Gulf (Mar. 26, 2003) -- The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Landing Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad (L 3005) underway in the Arabian Gulf. Sir Galahad, with a capability of carrying approximately 400 troops, with a beaching capacity of 3,440 tons, is expected to be the first ship to deliver coalition humanitarian supplies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is currently loaded with 232,300 Kg. of supplies for the people of Iraq. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate IraqÕs weapons of mass destruction, and Stock Photo

RMHFE49H–030326-N-0000C-001 Arabian Gulf (Mar. 26, 2003) -- The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Landing Ship Logistic RFA Sir Galahad (L 3005) underway in the Arabian Gulf. Sir Galahad, with a capability of carrying approximately 400 troops, with a beaching capacity of 3,440 tons, is expected to be the first ship to deliver coalition humanitarian supplies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is currently loaded with 232,300 Kg. of supplies for the people of Iraq. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate IraqÕs weapons of mass destruction, and

13th April 2003 A British soldier of the Irish Guards in Basra, Iraq. Stock Photo

RMH46EEX–13th April 2003 A British soldier of the Irish Guards in Basra, Iraq.

12th April 2003 British FV4034 Challenger 2 tanks on the outskirts of Basra, southern Iraq. Stock Photo

RMH46EEA–12th April 2003 British FV4034 Challenger 2 tanks on the outskirts of Basra, southern Iraq.

Member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron 30-year-old L Cpl Paul Culwick from Fazackerley, Liverpool, prepares to move off in a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq. Stock Photo

RMG6619T–Member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron 30-year-old L Cpl Paul Culwick from Fazackerley, Liverpool, prepares to move off in a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq.

RMCMDGT1–24th July, 2012. London UK. Anti War Protesters in front of Central Hall Westminster during a demonstration against Tony Blair who is sharing a platform with the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. The protesters with placards denouncing former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for sending troops to join the 2003 war in Iraq.

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44345-2. Basra-Iraq, 04/04/2003. A member of the Irish Guards takes aim at a target as British troops take control of what they called a munitions factory outside Basra, Iraq, on Friday, April 4, 2003. Stock Photo

RM2DDAXMW–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44345-2. Basra-Iraq, 04/04/2003. A member of the Irish Guards takes aim at a target as British troops take control of what they called a munitions factory outside Basra, Iraq, on Friday, April 4, 2003.

RMH59GKA–12th April 2003 British FV4034 Challenger 2 tanks on the outskirts of Basra, southern Iraq.

21-year-old L Cpl Ben Roder from Chelmsford, Essex, a member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron, sits on a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq. Stock Photo

RMG66191–21-year-old L Cpl Ben Roder from Chelmsford, Essex, a member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron, sits on a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq.

13th April 2003 A British soldier of the Irish Guards exits the back door of a Warrior fighting vehicle in Basra, Iraq. Stock Photo

RMH46EF7–13th April 2003 A British soldier of the Irish Guards exits the back door of a Warrior fighting vehicle in Basra, Iraq.

Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair speaking at No.10 Downing Street, London, in an interview to be broadcast tonight to British troops. 22/04/2003: Labour's lead over the Conservatives has doubled since before the war in Iraq, according to a poll published, Tuesday April 22, 2003. The Prime Minister's approval rating has risen 27 points since February, the ICM poll for today's Guardian Stock Photo

RMG69ETW–Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair speaking at No.10 Downing Street, London, in an interview to be broadcast tonight to British troops. 22/04/2003: Labour's lead over the Conservatives has doubled since before the war in Iraq, according to a poll published, Tuesday April 22, 2003. The Prime Minister's approval rating has risen 27 points since February, the ICM poll for today's Guardian

12th April 2003 British Warrior fighting vehicles and an FV4034 Challenger 2 tank on the outskirts of Basra. Stock Photo

RMH46EEG–12th April 2003 British Warrior fighting vehicles and an FV4034 Challenger 2 tank on the outskirts of Basra.

The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Donald Anderson, reads 'The decision to go to war in Iraq' Ninth Report of session 2003, during a press conference held at Portcullis House. * The committee today concluded the Government undermined the credibility of its case for war by producing the second 'dodgy' dossier on Iraq s weapons. The document was published on February 3, two weeks before MPs voted on whether to send British troops to war Stock Photo

RMG6E96N–The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Donald Anderson, reads 'The decision to go to war in Iraq' Ninth Report of session 2003, during a press conference held at Portcullis House. * The committee today concluded the Government undermined the credibility of its case for war by producing the second 'dodgy' dossier on Iraq s weapons. The document was published on February 3, two weeks before MPs voted on whether to send British troops to war

RMCMDGTC–24th July, 2012. London UK. Anti War Protesters in front of Central Hall Westminster during a demonstration against Tony Blair who is sharing a platform with the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. The protesters with placards denouncing former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for sending troops to join the 2003 war in Iraq.

British tanks dug in near oil wells near Basra, Iraq. The road from the Kuwait-Iraq border to Basra is lined with abandoned Iraqi tanks, an emergency mission towards the city revealed. * Just a few days ago they were set up along the road to fire on coalition troops advancing on Iraq's second biggest city. But now they lie derelict, abandoned by the Iraqis and left intact by the British Army so they can be used again by Iraq's army once Saddam Hussein's regime is toppled. Photo by Dan Chung, The Guardian, MOD Pool Stock Photo

RMG6936E–British tanks dug in near oil wells near Basra, Iraq. The road from the Kuwait-Iraq border to Basra is lined with abandoned Iraqi tanks, an emergency mission towards the city revealed. * Just a few days ago they were set up along the road to fire on coalition troops advancing on Iraq's second biggest city. But now they lie derelict, abandoned by the Iraqis and left intact by the British Army so they can be used again by Iraq's army once Saddam Hussein's regime is toppled. Photo by Dan Chung, The Guardian, MOD Pool

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44345-3. Basra-Iraq, 04/04/2003. Cpl. Ray Dowling of the Irish Guards watches a tank pass as British troops take control of what they called a munitions factory outside Basra, Iraq, on Friday, April 4, 2003. Stock Photo

RM2DDAXNB–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44345-3. Basra-Iraq, 04/04/2003. Cpl. Ray Dowling of the Irish Guards watches a tank pass as British troops take control of what they called a munitions factory outside Basra, Iraq, on Friday, April 4, 2003.

19-year-old Graeme Snowball from Wilmslow, Manchester - a member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron - stands on a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq. Stock Photo

RMG6619H–19-year-old Graeme Snowball from Wilmslow, Manchester - a member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron - stands on a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq.

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44119-6. Basra-Iraq, 30/03/2003. Iraqi men carry an exhausted friend toward Basra, Iraq, hoping to get him to a hospital. Men trying to get back to Basrawere held up for a long time at a checkpoint staffed by British troops who Stock Photo

RM2DDAWN1–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44119-6. Basra-Iraq, 30/03/2003. Iraqi men carry an exhausted friend toward Basra, Iraq, hoping to get him to a hospital. Men trying to get back to Basrawere held up for a long time at a checkpoint staffed by British troops who

Picture made available Monday March 31st 2003, of (left-right) Pritch, Danny and Blackie in Southern Iraq, with their vehicle which was put out of action by a rocket propelled grenade. Stock Photo

RMG69HPG–Picture made available Monday March 31st 2003, of (left-right) Pritch, Danny and Blackie in Southern Iraq, with their vehicle which was put out of action by a rocket propelled grenade.

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Stephanie Sinclair/KRT/ABACA. 43866-5. Al Zubayr-Iraq, 23/03/2003. The remains of a former Iraqi checkpoint is guarded by British military forces in Al Zubayr, south of Basra. Iraqi sentiment towards American and British troops is low in the region as g Stock Photo

RM2DDAWDF–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Stephanie Sinclair/KRT/ABACA. 43866-5. Al Zubayr-Iraq, 23/03/2003. The remains of a former Iraqi checkpoint is guarded by British military forces in Al Zubayr, south of Basra. Iraqi sentiment towards American and British troops is low in the region as g

Members of The Kings Own Light Infantry attached to 2nd Royal Tank regiment in Kuwait. (l/r) Brian Roberts front Danny Breene 19 from Sunderland, (rear l/r) Liam Cormish 19 from Liverpool. * ... Paul Ainsley 18 from Co Durham and Craig Patterson 18, manage to find time to contribute to Comic Relief during manouvers, Thursday 13th March 2003. PA Photo/Brian Roberts Pool Photo Stock Photo

RMG68021–Members of The Kings Own Light Infantry attached to 2nd Royal Tank regiment in Kuwait. (l/r) Brian Roberts front Danny Breene 19 from Sunderland, (rear l/r) Liam Cormish 19 from Liverpool. * ... Paul Ainsley 18 from Co Durham and Craig Patterson 18, manage to find time to contribute to Comic Relief during manouvers, Thursday 13th March 2003. PA Photo/Brian Roberts Pool Photo

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44089-6. Basra-Iraq, 29/03/03. Sarah Al Wan waits for her father after receiving some of the food and water handed out in Shuaiea, Iraq, Saturday March 29, 2003, by British Army troops and U.S. Army Civilian Affairs representat Stock Photo

RM2DDAWK2–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Pauline Lubens/KRT/ABACA. 44089-6. Basra-Iraq, 29/03/03. Sarah Al Wan waits for her father after receiving some of the food and water handed out in Shuaiea, Iraq, Saturday March 29, 2003, by British Army troops and U.S. Army Civilian Affairs representat

A British Royal Air Force Harrier GR7 groundcrew member cycles along the apron infront of a Patriot Missile defence system on his base in. U.S. troops have a tight control on Baghdad airport and will move out from there in all directions, *..Jim Wilkinson, a spokesman for U.S. commander General Tommy Franks, said. Stock Photo

RMG6980M–A British Royal Air Force Harrier GR7 groundcrew member cycles along the apron infront of a Patriot Missile defence system on his base in. U.S. troops have a tight control on Baghdad airport and will move out from there in all directions, *..Jim Wilkinson, a spokesman for U.S. commander General Tommy Franks, said.

Gunner Simon Stupple with his dog Denzil, whilst out on patrol near the Iraqi port of Umm Qsar. British troops serving in southern Iraq spoke today of their hopes for the country's future as they patrolled one of its first ports to begin thriving since the end of the conflict. Stock Photo

RMG6GE1N–Gunner Simon Stupple with his dog Denzil, whilst out on patrol near the Iraqi port of Umm Qsar. British troops serving in southern Iraq spoke today of their hopes for the country's future as they patrolled one of its first ports to begin thriving since the end of the conflict.

RMCMDGT7–24th July, 2012. London UK. Anti War Protesters in front of Central Hall Westminster during a demonstration against Tony Blair who is sharing a platform with the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. The protesters with placards denouncing former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for sending troops to join the 2003 war in Iraq.

Occupation of Iraq - British Army - Light Infantry Regiment - Rauallah - 2003 Stock Photo

RMG6H09G–Occupation of Iraq - British Army - Light Infantry Regiment - Rauallah - 2003

19-year-old Trooper Andrew McMahon from Salisbury, Wiltshire - a member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron - sits in a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq. Stock Photo

RM2D32TFR–19-year-old Trooper Andrew McMahon from Salisbury, Wiltshire - a member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron - sits in a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq.

21-year-old Lance Corporal Ben Roder from Chelmsford, Essex, a member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron, sits on a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq. Stock Photo

RM2D32TFY–21-year-old Lance Corporal Ben Roder from Chelmsford, Essex, a member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Egypt Squadron, sits on a Vickers Challenger II tank at a British military base near Bergen, Northern Germany. * British troops at the base are preparing to journey to the Gulf region for a possible war with Iraq.

British troops on the frontline Stock Photo

RMG68TA9–British troops on the frontline

Picture issued, Friday March 14th 2003, of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) training abroad HMS Ocean for 40 Commando Royal Marines pictured, 12th March 2003. Stock Photo

RMG69AWB–Picture issued, Friday March 14th 2003, of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) training abroad HMS Ocean for 40 Commando Royal Marines pictured, 12th March 2003.

A Royal Air Force female officer makes a telephone call outside camoflague netting used as a shelter from the sun in Kuwait. British Royal Air Force personnel are now able to phone home free for 20 minutes a week. Stock Photo

RMG687XH–A Royal Air Force female officer makes a telephone call outside camoflague netting used as a shelter from the sun in Kuwait. British Royal Air Force personnel are now able to phone home free for 20 minutes a week.

RMG68MXJ–British Forces in Kuwait

RMG68MXM–British Forces in Kuwait

RMG6619X–BRITISH TROOPS IN GERMANY

RMG6619Y–BRITISH TROOPS IN GERMANY

Anne Campbell, Cambrigde MP (right) attending a Visit to Opportunity Links in Cambridge. * 18/03/2003: Cambridge MP, Anne Campbell,who resigned from Government after the Prime Minister's actions towards the war. Tony Blair warned MPs that to pull back British troops from war in the Gulf would only strengthen the hand of dictators like Saddam Hussein. Stock Photo

RMG68MK4–Anne Campbell, Cambrigde MP (right) attending a Visit to Opportunity Links in Cambridge. * 18/03/2003: Cambridge MP, Anne Campbell,who resigned from Government after the Prime Minister's actions towards the war. Tony Blair warned MPs that to pull back British troops from war in the Gulf would only strengthen the hand of dictators like Saddam Hussein.

RMG68MJ9–Anne Campbell Cambrigde MP (right) attending a Visit to Opportunity Links in Cambridge. * 18/03/2003: Cambridge MP, Anne Campbell,who resigned from Government after the Prime Minister's actions towards the war. Tony Blair warned MPs that to pull back British troops from war in the Gulf would only strengthen the hand of dictators like Saddam Hussein.

RMG68MXN–British Forces in Kuwait

RMG6E972–War in Iraq dossier

The decision to go to war in Iraq report Stock Photo

RMG6E9C0–The decision to go to war in Iraq report

Donald Anderson - War in Iraq dossier Stock Photo

RMG6E96T–Donald Anderson - War in Iraq dossier

British Army dog Buster with news correspondent Kate Adie after receiving the PDSA Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross at London's Imperial Museum. Buster, a six-year-old Springer spaniel, broke a resistance cell in Safwan, southern Iraq, when he discovered a hidden cache of weapons and explosives. He is considered responsible for saving the lives of countless civilians and troops. Stock Photo

RMG6MP3T–British Army dog Buster with news correspondent Kate Adie after receiving the PDSA Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross at London's Imperial Museum. Buster, a six-year-old Springer spaniel, broke a resistance cell in Safwan, southern Iraq, when he discovered a hidden cache of weapons and explosives. He is considered responsible for saving the lives of countless civilians and troops.

Anne Campbell, MP for Cambridge out riding her bike in Cambridge. * 18/03/2003: Cambridge MP, Anne Campbell,who resigned from Government after the Prime Minister's actions towards the war. Tony Blair warned MPs that to pull back British troops from war in the Gulf would only strengthen the hand of dictators like Saddam Hussein. Stock Photo

RM2D32XJA–Anne Campbell, MP for Cambridge out riding her bike in Cambridge. * 18/03/2003: Cambridge MP, Anne Campbell,who resigned from Government after the Prime Minister's actions towards the war. Tony Blair warned MPs that to pull back British troops from war in the Gulf would only strengthen the hand of dictators like Saddam Hussein.