Published Date:
03 July 2009
By Jerome Starkey in Kabul
THIS is proof that the surge has started. The blitz into southern Helmand is Nato is flexing its newly arrived US muscles.
The American marines have the same mission Nato troops have had for years: the doctrine of "clear, hold, build" is nothing new. But until now, it has been impossible. Helmand is Afghanistan's most violent province and British troops have been stretch...
The full article contains 359 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
02 July 2009 9:14 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
