After criticism over allegation Nato troops ‘stayed off front lines’ in conflict, US president says UK forces were ‘great and very brave’

The US president said allied troops had "stayed a little back" during the war in Afghanistan.

Around 1,186 non-American Nato troops died in the conflict that began in 2001, according to Help for Heroes

UK MPs and veterans condemn US president’s comments and highlight his avoidance of military service in Vietnam

Donald Trump has angered veterans and families of those who died in Afghanistan after claiming that allies stayed away from the front line in the conflict. Around 1,061…

The US president's comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians.

The US president's praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.

After criticism over allegation Nato troops ‘stayed off front lines’ in conflict, US president says UK forces were ‘great and very brave’

Trump's praise comes after UK prime minister called the US leader's remarks 'insulting' and suggested he apologise.

Trump praises U.K. troops after backlash over NATO comments, reaffirming the strong bond between U.S. and British militaries.

Trump calls U.K. troops "brave warriors" amid backlash over comments on NATO forces in Afghanistan, igniting widespread condemnation.

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