Jul 2nd, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON— The U.S. embarked on a large offensive in southern Afghanistan Thursday in which one Marine was killed, while in the east the military mobilized to recover a soldier apparently captured by the Taliban.
The offensive was led by 4,000 Marines who were sent to Afghanistan as part of the new U.S. troop surge. The move is seen as an early test of the Obama administration's efforts to restructure the foundering U.S.-led war effort.
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July 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. troops pushed deeper into amajor Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan in a bid toroot out insurgents and stabilize the region, after one Marinewas killed on the operation’s first day.
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1:48Raw Video: Marines Fight Taliban in Afghanistan
Missiles, machine guns and strafing runs from fighter jets destroyed much of a Taliban compound, but the insurgents had a final surprise for a pair of US Marines who pushed into the smoldering building just before nightfall. (June 21)
9:382/7 Marines in a Firefight with the Taliban in Farah Afghanistan
US Marines from 2/7 Golf Company engage in a firefight with the Taliban near Golestan, Afghanistan in Farah Province. The Taliban are pounded from the air with 500 lb. bombs, Mortars, and are picked off one by one with the .50 Caliber Barrett sniper rifle. Go Marines!!!
2:12Royal Marine Commandos engaging the taliban
Royal Marine Commandos on patrol in Afghanistan, near the village of Kajaki come under contact and then begin a fire fight with the enemy - the taliban. Please see www.mod.uk for the information.
2:05Raw Video: Marines Pound Taliban Compound
Missiles, machine guns and strafing runs from fighter jets destroyed much of a Taliban compound in Now Zad, Helmand province, in Afghanistan on Saturday. (June 22)
