11,000 British troops have deserted from the Iraq war.

Since the illegal war with Iraq began in March 2003, 11,000 British soldiers have gone AWOL (Absent With Out Leave), from the front line. Nothing quite prepares you for war. It is one thing to sign up for the Queen's shilling in times of peace, all of a sudden it doesn't look such a good deal when you might not live long enough to spend it. If it ain't dodging Iraqi bombs and bullets, you have to dodge what the American's call 'friendly fire' too. If it keeps going on at this rate, and a decision is taken to go to war with Iran, where on earth would we find the troops? Perhaps, John Reid will release prisoners early if they are prepared to fight for this country?