Nov 7th, 2009 - guardian.co.uk
Three former defence chiefs have accused Gordon Brown of failing in his commitment to the war in Afghanistan and support for British troops.
Field Marshal Lord Inge said the armed forces never really believed Brown was "on their side" while General Lord Guthrie accused the prime minister of "dithering" over his promise to send 500 extra troops to the country. Admiral Lord Boyce said the government "did not realise we are at war".
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