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Marjah offensive a test of Obama's broader Afghanistan strategy

Bigger commitment of Afghan forces and closer cooperation with the Karzai government are new elements of the Obama strategy evident in the latest offensive in Marjah.
Marines prep for key Taliban offensive in southern Afghanistan

Marines will launch a major offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan's district of Marjeh. It could be similar to the battles of Fallujah in Iraq in 2004.
US Marines launch major new offensive in Afghanistan

About 4,000 soldiers are flooding into the southern Taliban stronghold of Helmand Province in the first test of new US strategy.

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Marjah offensive a test of Obama's broader Afghanistan strategy

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US Marines launch major new offensive in Afghanistan

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