The tiff is all the more baffling because Mr Museveni and Mr Kagame were once comrades-in-arms.

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Cemetery after cemetery across Europe honours the memory of American soldiers, resting row upon row - often alongside comrades-in-arms from Britain.

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"As we take care of our Marines and their families that are dealing with this tragedy, I'd also ask for the support of our neighbors, the community, and their thoughts and prayers as well for our Marines who have lost their comrades-in-arms, " Maxwell said.

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