Quote Originally Posted by davidbfpo View Post
Each year the Uk media go into July-August as the "silly season", when press priorities suddenly change and stories that never get attention usually get some. Undoubtedly the parliamentary holiday, ten weeks this year, contributes; so does the holiday for editorial teams.

Is this phenomena seen in the USA?
Really. Year round. Beyond silly...
I am not convinced UK losses have much impact in the USA, let alone on American public opinion.
Probably not much in totality but they certainly resonate with many. I've had several people comment or ask questions on not only the casualties but the general effort in Helmand over the last couple of months.