Egg on our face again.
I agree, total waste of lives on both sides if this is the case.
Why do we allways suck up to America and get involved?
I know we have to be grateful for their help in WW2, but that was a long time ago.
It's about time we admitted we are no longer a major player in world conflicts (the UK), when there are far bigger players out there who dont get involved, thank you very much (not).
Russia tried it in Afghanistan as I remember and failed.
Why did we think we could sort it - unless everytime America wades in we are obliged to as well.