My buddies over at Navy Recognition (you really should check out their websites if you haven't already) sent me a hookup of the discussion happening over at Military Photos. I can't confirm the info but according to some comments the French are about to deploy over 250 armored vehicles to the fight. We're talking mostly VBCI, VAB and Panhard recon vehicles and trucks.
By my quick count that amounts to about a Army Brigade (+), more probably just under a full strength US Army Light Infantry Division. I'm not sure how the French classify their units but just a quick accounting of the units involved indicates that we're seeing something big.
Add to it the fact that an LHD will be off the coast providing a staging base for French Helos and you have a major event taking place. Mali bears watching. This thing is about to pop. The pics are from Military Photos and Navy Recognition.
By my quick count that amounts to about a Army Brigade (+), more probably just under a full strength US Army Light Infantry Division. I'm not sure how the French classify their units but just a quick accounting of the units involved indicates that we're seeing something big.
Add to it the fact that an LHD will be off the coast providing a staging base for French Helos and you have a major event taking place. Mali bears watching. This thing is about to pop. The pics are from Military Photos and Navy Recognition.
