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In Pictures: Fighting continues in Afghanistan
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Petraeus: Marjah offensive is first step in Afghanistan campaign
The Marjah offensive is the start of an Afghanistan campaign that will last 12 to 18 months, US Gen. David Petraeus said Sunday. How is the offensive faring so far?
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In Marjah offensive, Afghan forces take the lead
In a dramatic turnaround from this past summer, Afghan forces in the new Marjah offensive outnumber international forces 3 to 2. Efforts to 'Afghanize' the face of the war against the Taliban are seen as key.
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In Pictures: Fighting continues in Afghanistan
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US push to put an Afghan face on Helmand offensive
Just 650 Afghans are fighting alongside the 4,000 US Marines in the Helmand province. US commanders and now Congress are pushing to grow Afghan security forces.
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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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