The last thing we want to do is to go into an area and inflict unnecessary civilian casualties. One is too many. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes area casualty civilian
Our aim is always to minimise casualties and to separate a hardline Taliban from those who have been caught up in the insurgency. Bob Ainsworth aimcasualtycatch Change image and share on social
If I had another life, that's what I'd be - a regimental sergeant major or a similar rank. That's where the spirit of the armed forces is. Bob Ainsworth armforcelife Change image and share on social
It's true that people were told facial hair was not appreciated by the British public, but I just decided to keep the moustache. Bob Ainsworth appreciatebritishdecide Change image and share on social
In my 20 years as a photographer, covering conflicts from Bosnia to Gaza to Iraq to Afghanistan, injured civilians and soldiers have passed through my life many times. Anja Niedringhaus afghanistanbosniacivilian Change image and share on social
Most people don't know what they spend in every single area, but they know they have a problem in particular areas. Aaron Patzer areapeopleproblem Change image and share on social
The image of the scientist who puts the pursuit of truth before anything else has been shattered and replaced by a man on the make or a quasi-religious enthusiast who wants to prove his case at any cost. Science is becoming the tool of campaigning warfare, in which truth is the first casualty. Paul Johnson campaigncasecasualty share on social