Michael Yon is now in Afghanistan, another indication that Iraq is really winding down, and is buying local clothes before going local.
He did take some photos in the local gun shop. Nothing ever thrown away comes to mind. Is that flintlock on the right, anyone recognise the makes/models?
p.s. Someone nicked 2 paras trousers when they weren't looking....
Living with British troops of 2 Para at FOB Gibraltar and watching them fight, I witnessed one of the great paradoxes of Afghanistan. The troops are fighting hard and killing the enemy. They are professional and extremely competent. Their morale is high. They are doing a great job. And we are losing the war.........