Danish contribution in Afstan/British casualties and commitment (Video Update)

A letter in the Toronto Sun:

DON'T OVERLOOK THE DANES

Re "We can't stay in Afghanistan" (Aug. 14), Peter Worthington says "Along with the Dutch (who are also leaving), the British and Americans, we are the only four of 27 NATO members who are putting bodies on the line to do what fighting is required." Worthington, along with almost everyone else, is overlooking the strong Danish contribution in Afghanistan. Denmark has some 700 troops in the country -- most are committed to combat alongside the British in Helmand province. The Danes have suffered 24 fatalities. Denmark's troop contribution and fatalities are at least proportionate to Canada's. The Danes are certainly pulling their weight. It is a great pity that so little notice has been taken of their effort.

MARK COLLINS

OTTAWA

(Noted) [Sun comment]

More on the Danes here. Meanwhile:

Gordon Brown vows to continue 'vital' Afghanistan mission as death toll rises to 201
Gordon Brown said the best way to honour the memory of those who have died in Afghanistan was to “see the commitment through” as the number of dead rose to 201.

Three more British soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Three more British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, taking the number of UK personnel killed since operations began in 2001 to 204.

...Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has warned more lives will be lost, but said leaving was not an option...

Update: Video of British troops in action at Helmand (via Paul at Celestial Junk):