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In Iraq, a half-hour firefight was considered a long engagement; here, Marines have fought battles that have lasted as long as eight hours against an enemy whose attacking forces have grown from platoon-size to company-size.

http://www.thestate.com/166/story/811092.html



Russian advice: More troops won't help in Afghanistan

The old diplomat sighed as he recalled his years in Afghanistan, and then leaned forward and said in a booming voice that no escalation of troops would bring lasting peace.

http://www.thestate.com/166/story/811099.html



Dexter Filkins: The 'Forever War' In Afghanistan

Audio: NPR

As a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, Dexter Filkins has recently reported on clashes pitting Taliban militants against the Afghan and Pakistani governments.

http://snipurl.com/jba5g


From Information Clearing House



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