Who's to say that one of the bullets fired by the prince did not find its way into the body of an Afghan civilian, perhaps an old man, woman, or child? Of course such subtleties are lost amid the eruption of patriotic fervour over the prince's exploits of military derring-do.

Two British soldiers shot dead by a man wearing Afghan police uniform were named today as Lieutenant Edward Drummond-Baxter and Lance Corporal Siddhan...

Anti war activists will hold a "naming the dead" ceremony on Sunday as part of their campaign to bring British troops home from Afghanistan. Brit...

The Ministry of Defence has apologised after it was revealed that the remains of 30 soldiers killed on duty in Afghanistan were retained, unbeknown to...

A British soldier killed in Afghanistan during a mission to rescue a kidnapped policeman was named today as Private Gregg Thomas Stone. The 20-year...

David Cameron has reaffirmed plans to withdraw British troops from Afghanistan amid fresh warnings the country could re-emerge as a terrorist haven on...

William Hague has condemned Taliban attacks on diplomatic targets in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul including the British embassy. After multiple...

After all the build up, uncertainty, and fear, I finally arrive at my destination. I'm so relieved to be travelling with Matt, Teresa and Jakob. They ...

There are very few who sign up to join the armed forces for the comfort, the laid back lifestyle and the ample personal space and privacy. Incredib...

A major offensive on Taliban strongholds has been launched by Afghan security forces, supported by British troops. Among those overseeing the Afgha...

Nearly three-quarters of the public believe that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable. The figure has grown from 60% in June last year to 73%, whil...

The apparent killing of 16 Afghan civilians by a US soldier came "out of the blue" and had nothing to do with Nato operations, the UK ambassador in th...

The heartbroken families of six soldiers killed in the deadliest single attack on British forces in Afghanistan since 2001 have spoken of their anguis...

The commanding officer of the unit hit hardest by the Afghanistan blast paid a moving tribute to them today, saying: "Six of our brothers have fallen....

A young British soldier killed alongside five comrades in Afghanistan reassured his mother he would be "fine" weeks before his death. Private Antho...

The six soldiers who died in the single worst enemy attack on British troops of the Afghan campaign have been named by the MOD. They died when the...

An RAF airman who died after being shot while on patrol in Afghanistan was a "true hero and shining star", his family said. Senior Aircraftman Ryan...

Comrades of a Gurkha who was shot dead in Afghanistan have described him as a "born leader of men". Lance Corporal Gajbahadur Gurung from the 1st B...

Comrades of a Gurkha who was shot dead in Afghanistan have described him as a "born leader of men". Lance Corporal Gajbahadur Gurung from the 1st B...

A British soldier has died at a base in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence said the death of the serviceman, from 200 Signals Squadron, ...