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2009 was a painful year for British army in Afghanistan

A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, taking the total number killed there this year to 100.

BBC Defence Correspondent Caroline Wyatt looks back at what has been a painful year in Afghanistan for the British army.

This video contains commentary by General Sir David Richards, Head of the British army, speaking in November.

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