Coalition Force Attacks Taliban Stronghold in Afghan South - nytimes

An American, British and Afghan force swept into the city of Marja in the largest offensive operation since the initial allied invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. - Coalition Force Attacks Taliban Stronghold in Afghan South

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