U.S. Marines
US Launches Massive Offensive in Afghanistan
July 02, 2009About 4,000 U.S. Marines descended on Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan Thursday, launching the first major operation under U.S. President Barack Obama's new strategy to stabilize the country. The U.S. troops and about 650 Afghan troops and...
- U.S. Marines, Afghan Forces Launch Major Offensive In Helmand
July 02, 2009By Abubakar Siddique A massive military offensive involving thousands of U.S. Marines has been launched against Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan's southern Helmand Province, considered by many to be the country's most insecure region. With thousands...
