Dutch left Australian soldiers for dead in Afghanistan

AUSTRALIAN extraordinary Forces crowd were left for dead by two Dutch attack helicopters from side to side a deadly waylay in Afghanistan.

When the burn empty, one American was deceased and seven SAS soldiers and two sappers lay poorly hurt.

A shared Australian, American and Afghan tour of duty was under waylaid from up to 150 opponent fighters when the two assault choppers at home at a nearby American base.

As the troops were crushed by enemy mortar, small arms and rocket-propelled shells close to the village of Khaz Oruzgan, they consideration salvation had at house in the form of the Apache helicopters.

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We won't abandon Afghans: Julia Gillard

JULIA Gillard has avowed Australians could linger in Afghanistan for at least a decade; vow not to leave the war-torn country to terrorists and disorder.

Into a important parliamentary discuss yesterday, the Prime Minister predict more Australian offended and "hard days in front" and warn it could take Afghans a age group to entrench their nation as a fully helpful state.

Ms Gillard champion Australia's promise with the full hold of Tony Abbott, who insists extraction was impractical and would make Australia look like a "fair-weather friend" to its allies.

Because the Greens question Australia's ongoing participation, both major party leaders made clear there was no likelihood that Australia would withdraw from the war effort.

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