How many German and French soldiers in Afghanistan

[rob-ok-vin]

I got into a heated argument with a conservative radio talk show host and he asked me how many German and French soldiers were serving as part of the coalition in Afghanistan. I said none. He called me a liar and said there were some. He didn't know how many. Are there any German and French soldiers there now. Where can I find coalition stats on foreign soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan?

[billbuckhead]

1. At least 2000 German soldiers

Basically they protect Kabul.

[Kellanved]

2. the Afghanistan mission is under German-French command

The Eurocorps alone has deployed about 1,800 troops.

[EricL]

3. French soldiers in Afghanistan

Hi,

1300 in July 2004



They were 4500 in march 2002 :

http://www.defense.gouv.fr/ema/forces/operations/index.htm


:hi:

[Jacobin]

4. Hi, Eric and welcome to DU

:hi:

Good map of the deployment of French troops.

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