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In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry says he killed more than two dozen Taliban militants which has drawn criticism from both enemies and allies.

The Associated PressPrince Harry makes early morning checks as he sits in an Apache helicopter at the British controlled flight-line at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan in December 2012., Harry says he killed more than two dozen Taliban militants while serving as an Apache helicopter copilot gunner in Afghanistan in 2012-2013.

"Mr. Harry! The ones you killed were not chess pieces, they were humans; they had families who were waiting for their return," prominent Taliban member Anas Haqqani wrote Friday on Twitter.Prince Harry's memoir, full of sensational details, appears in Spanish storesA Spanish-language version of Spare, the much-awaited memoir of Prince Harry, went on sale in bookstores in Spain on Thursday, days ahead of its official launch.

Some questioned whether Harry could be sure of the toll, but Harry said he reviewed video of his missions, and "in the era of Apaches and laptops," technology let him know exactly how many enemy combatants he had killed. "I don't think it is wise that he said that out loud," Royal Marines veteran Ben McBean, who knows Harry from their military days, told Sky News. "He's already got a target on his back, more so than anyone else."

Tens of thousands of British troops served in Afghanistan, and more than 450 died, between the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 and the end of U.K. combat operations in 2014.

 

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I’m not giving this story any attention looks too much like a way for them to make some money. You want out of the family go get yourself a job like the rest of us.

If you are in the military you DO NOT talk about the people you have killed. As usual Harry is a total fool and a disgrace and definately not a Prince.

Excuse me, but wasn’t he at war? Was it not his job to kill the enemy?

Over 12 years in Afghanistan, 158 Canadian soldiers died. How do folks think Taliban soldiers narrate this? Many soldiers returned with PTSD, suffered in silence, and committed suicide. Harry speaks out, and the reaction is to silence him. The truth is a hard pill to swallow.

I’m sure that it weighs heavily on his conscience. Despite the fake outrage from his critics it’s relevant because it shapes the man that he has become and the decisions he has made Veteran

He was in the military wasn’t he? Sent to Afghanistan right? Is anyone surprised at what he did or said he did?

This is a spoiled brat who is seeking attention. He married a same minded skank. Funny how this all starts up after she died. They don’t deserve headlines

He was doing his job

BS.just a show from both sides

Bragging about the men he killed? Most distasteful indeed 👎🏾

Harry, Harry, you just keep piling up you short comings. You need a speech writer.

He was copilot on an Apache attack helicopter in Afghanistan it's very possible that he did just that. I'm no fan of Prince Harry but I'm not going to quibble over silly things.

Well we know how Harry and Magen will be bumped off now.

Spoiled rich boy with the chip on her shoulders wife aren't very bright are they?

anti-christ alert

Well, at least he didn't hold up their disconnected heads to make his point.

Re 'drew outrage from the Taliban'... in all honesty who the fck cares about the feelings of the taliban? Ps. Freedom of speech means he has the right to speak about his experiences

Who cares?

Should've done a few more

He said Taliban, not human beings. Can't you people read?

Most Solders would be lucky to get a chance to shoot at the enemy. He's clearly lying.

I hope not because this bad no one for e you to goin army

Harry is just plain DIM!

those that have walked the dragons breath do not speak of the demons that haunt us. period.

As his friend Ben said, Harry needs to ShutUp

Great way to have a new target on your back. Terrible for your families safety. All you needed was another group of people to hate you.

Why would he wright this? And we’re where his editor and publicist? Multiple people thought thins would be a good look for him? Not making excuses for his thoughts and actions but seriously, this guy needs a better staff.

Not the kind of post war chatter his army colleagues would appreciate being shared

Soldiers don’t brag to get a book deal paycheque.

The reason for invading Afghanistan was because three buildings were knocked down by two planes in New York, right? I’m just trying to get clear on the context in which Harry justified killing these alleged baddies.

Another brag by a broken and bitter prince!

Who wants to listen what this extremely narcissistic weirdo has to say? That Hollywood life and thirst for fame and money screwed him up completely. Beyond ridiculous.

Is he going to war crime tribunal?

Soldiers don't brag about their kill count, hell most soldiers don't bother counting, it's a Hollywood thing. PTSD tends to keep you quiet because of shame, this is the exact opposite of shame. Imagine using your military service to earn a profit, from state sanctioned murders.

He should stop and shut his mouth, he went too far he is shaming every body to what he had done, he is ashamed of what he had done so shutup Harry

The boy needs a team of therapists, not chosen or controlled by his handler Meghan.

So he likes murder.

I don't think he should be boasting about it. It's out now.

Now you know why he expects every nation he goes to, to provide him with security.

The terrorist IR regime killed MohammadMehdiKarami and MohammadHosseini. I.R regime executed them in cold blood this morning. Is there any intention in this messed up freaking world to stop this madness? StopExecutionInIran

Taliban aren’t baddies!! They are cultural icons that we should look up to. Their culture is beautiful with a rich history. Harry should be ashamed.

Is now officially the Daily Mail? GTFOH What, exactly, did Prince Harry say that was wrong? Soldiers kill people. It’s a fact.

Harry and Andrew “delete”

How many people were killed with an experimental gene therapy shot

Cool! Talibans deserve to die in awful pains!

His brother physically assaulted him, which is shocking and exposes Prince William’s erratic behaviour, anger, reactivity, and violence. But British media is shifting from WilliamIsABully to a retread. Here’s media allies in 2013 vs now foes in 2023. ToxicBritishMedia CBC CNN

I used to like him, now I don't.

I think it’s horrible that anyone would speak about killing somebody let alone bragging about it. What a horrible man

Why would the opinions of the Taliban even matter... ohh no the enemy of the west , people living like its 1500 years ago are offended.. Like what the actual F

So the critics are looking for their 10 nanoseconds of fame… again. Thanks for playing 🥱

NATO, a ' defensive alliance'.

Mentioning his kill count is just plain dirty. Also, these comments make him appear like a NPC. He's late thirties, and he still thinks of Afghanistan in the simplistic terms he did when he was there as a young man. Still thinks he was on team 'goodie'

Of course anyone loyal to the monarchy is gonna try and tear him down. They think he threatens the British monarchy, and they’re right! Thank god.

Clearly him and his wife are really desperate for money. It’s actually really sad. He has ruined his life.

Any credibility that I thought he MIGHT have…is now completely GONE…what a farce…the entire thing…nothing but a cash grab & publicity stunt

And I bet no one’s missed them.

My grandfather was a world War veteran who saw lots more action than Harry and I promise you he never talked about how many he killed. It was a very painful period of his life.

Why are these wankers still our heads of state?

melissagrelo 🤔 🤔.. Not sure why he would want to make up or disclose that info. Either way this definitely pissed of the wrong people. Seems like his security just went up a couple of levels. True or not, this is not worth everything that will be coming his way now!!

BobbyBatFlip

Sounds like he’s a troubled man who needs some type of mental health intervention.

How many people did the covid vax kill?

CBC you might want to run a story on this. This is what all that trans-anything is all about. Sick!!

why does anyone gaf about him?

My buddies and I never ever talk about that shit. This fucken guy though I mean….

Before you read this article, please read what Harry wrote in actuality. What you will see in the article are reactions to small, sensationalized snipets of what is contained in the post below, not the full passage.

- Let me push the button guys! - Okay, just this once but don't tell anybody. - Dear diary...

No True soldier boasts about how many enemy combatants he “took out”!! FU Hairy!! Nobody cares about you!!!

Trudeau has killed many more with his vaxxx mandates, but not a single word from his beloved CBC🙄🙄 at least Harry took down terrorists!! Trudeau just pats them millions of dollars!!

BUT WILLIAM BEAT HIM IN A SLAP BATTLE

As it should. He's a ghoul. Only ghouls boast about their kills. No matter the context.

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