browns scorched earth policy

[ratewhore]

They are supposed to be there with a long standing agreement with the Cypriots being if the island is attacked the British would defend the island however, when the Turks invaded the British flew out all British air defence and the instead the troops stood and watched. The Cypriots want the British out for braking the agreement

Never heard that, is this true? Lots of parties fall under the banner 'Cypriot', so which do you mean?

[Paddy]

Never heard that, is this true? Lots of parties fall under the banner 'Cypriot', so which do you mean?

There is only one recognised government in Cyprus, the Turkish occupied North is only recognised by Turkey. Turkey sent thousands of poor families to occupy the land after the invasion. I have a great liking for both Turks and Greeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lwdj...eature=related


http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/j...TRY=1&SRETRY=0

An extrapolation, analysis and evaluation of papers recently released by the British government suggest that, backstage, the British and US governments condoned Turkish military objectives in Cyprus, at least to the extent of agreeing to take no serious action to dissuade Turkey from invading. The papers suggest British government foreknowledge of Turkey's objectives; Henry Kissinger's express delaying tactics to afford Turkey more time to consolidate its invasion; French anger at the Foreign Office for not providing them with information; British concern about a future Greek government turning to the French for support; and the British government's desire to give up its military territories in Cyprus. Overall, the picture which emerges is that the Wilson government gave in to Henry Kissinger's policies. It appears clear that Britain, despite its responsibilities and initial misgivings about Turkey's behaviour, gave the lead to the US.