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thedrifter
08-03-06, 06:22 PM
Marines ready to fight
By JOHN COLES

ROYAL Marines prepared to move out to Afghanistan yesterday to take on the Taliban and vowed: “We are ready for anything.”

Hundreds of crack troops from 42 Commando are destined for deadly Helmand province, where three British soldiers died this week.

Marines’ CO Lieutenant Colonel Matt Holmes said: “In my opinion the people of Afghanistan are fed up with war.

“The Taliban know the ground but we will become au fait with that the longer we are there. We have fantastic firepower.

“The Royal Marines will get on with their business — that’s why we attract the calibre of men we do.”

The unit, based at Bickleigh Barracks near Plymouth, is part of 3 Commando Brigade.

Within weeks it will join with other British forces and those from 35 other countries in a NATO drive to create a new order Afghanistan.

Some of the men of 42 Commando have already done a stint out there this year.

Ellie