U.S. General To Command British Forces In Helmand

The coalition in Afghanistan has redesigned its command arrangements in the nation's south, reports the Times of London. As a result, about 8,000 British troops are being placed under U.S. command.

The new Regional Command Southwest consists of Helmand and Nimruz provinces and will be rotated between U.S. and British forces. U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Richard Mills will be the first commander.

Regional Command South will cover the remaining four provinces in the south, including...