Final day at Camp Bastion for British troops

Final day at Camp Bastion for British troops

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The transcript reflects on the end of the long war in Afghanistan, highlighting the joint efforts of British and American soldiers alongside their Afghan colleagues. It discusses the ceremony at Camp Bastion, the remembrance of fallen soldiers, and the transition of the camp back to Afghan control. The narrative emphasizes the impact and legacy of the war, the hopes for a peaceful future in Afghanistan, and the ongoing challenges faced by the Afghan forces. The date, October 26, 2014, marks a significant moment in British history, leaving the legacy of the war in Afghan hands.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marked the end of Britain's long war in Afghanistan?

The withdrawal of all troops

The capture of a key city

A peace treaty

The lowering of the flag

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who stood alongside British soldiers during the end of the war ceremony?

Local civilians

United Nations peacekeepers

Afghan colleagues

NATO forces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many British lives were lost during the war in Afghanistan?

1000

453

2000

500

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What became of Camp Bastion after the war?

It was abandoned

It was destroyed

It became a tourist site

It returned to Afghan control

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sentiment expressed about the legacy of the war?

It is clear and positive

It is uncertain and in Afghan hands

It is celebrated worldwide

It is negative and regrettable

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