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Georgian soldiers become political asset

Published: 17 November, 2009, 16:28
Edited: 20 November, 2009, 09:35

173 is a company. A company of the 23rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade of the Georgian army, that is. And they're off to join the thousands-strong crowd already fighting in Afghanistan.

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4 COMMENTS

David November 18, 2009, 10:54 quote

This shows Georgia has become a US vassal state under Shakasvilli.

Alexis Jigalin November 18, 2009, 16:19 quote

I wonder if the U.S. will also supply the body bags for the Georgian soldiers.

Bodanov November 18, 2009, 16:26 quote

What an irony for Georgians -- they have to go to Afghanistan second time... and, I believe, with the same outcome.

COOL GUY November 19, 2009, 23:59 quote

Couldn't agree with you more David!!!

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