By Ronny Rasmussen, Press Officer, The Danish Battlegroup, ISAF 12: In the British Camp Oulette north of the Danish area of responsibility returns leopard tanks back after a three-day operation. Spirits are high, because tomorrow they head to Camp Price, or Camp "Nice" as it is called in patrol bases. So it's the end of sleeping bags, cold showers, and casseroles. But it is with mixed emotions when the tanks roll out of the British camp.
- "It's been great to working in terrain so ideal for tanks. We had the opportunity to take the high ground. We have been attacked, returned fire and had a large area under our control. So we did what we do best," says Jacob, who is tank commander on one of the three Leopard 2 tanks.
Pictured: Danish Leopard 2 tank in operation north of Camp Oulette in the British area of responsibility.
- "When we arrived, it was a mess. The camp was rebuilt after the American departure and the first three weeks we had no electricity, hot water or shelter. In return we quickly built the best camp conditions in our part of the camp," says Mikael from the engineering group.
Pictured: Tanks and salvage vehicles return after operations.
- Grateful thoughts!
"Despite the primitive conditions and lack of post facilities the Danish soldiers return with a good feeling. And they have good reason. Several handshakes, a standing ovation and a speech from the company commander, marks the end of the Danish effort."
- "We are very grateful for your support, even though we were poor hosts and let our guests sleep without power or tents the first week. But you should know that we appreciate your efforts and it is sad to see you leave us. Every time I moved out, the results have been measurable." Gen. Spoor, Commander of the British company.
Courtesy of Hærens Operative Kommando