This morning the U.S. military launched one of the largest offensives in recent U.S. military history in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. The operation against Taliban fighters involves 4,000 marines and hundreds of Afghani fighters.
- The Takeaway
"The plan now is to take the ground and to hold it. And by holding it help Afghan communities rebuild."-Paul Tait http://www.thetakeaway.org/stories...
"This was supposed to be hearts and minds..This was not supposed to be about large combat operations."-Sam Gardiner http://www.thetakeaway.org/stories...