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Wave upon wave of forces - US and British - have been arriving in Kuwait with their equipment

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Endless military convoys take them to the sprawling desert camps

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Training helps to keep fitness up in the new environment

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And live-fire practice hones military skills in the tough conditions

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Sandstorms are a fact of life in the region at this time of year ...

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The new climate challenges equipment and soldier alike

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At the moment there is still time for some recreation

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And for life's less glamorous chores

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The combined troop strength in the region is about 300,000