The so-called coalition of the willing in Iraq has shrunk even further. Two members announced withdrawals Wednesday, while a third says it’s considering following the lead. British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s announcement of a pending withdrawal of 1,600 British troops was followed by another announcement from Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen: “In August, the Danish battalion will be withdrawn and replaced by a number of helicopters, and at the same time we have decided to increase the number of Danish troops in Afghanistan.”

Denmark has nearly 500 soldiers in Iraq under British command.