Battle for Afghanistan's Gambir Jungle: Into the 'Valley of Death' - CSM

The first, furious hours of Operation Hammer Down took a heavy toll on 1st Platoon. As the Taliban picked off platoon leaders, there was little the Americans could do but wait for nightfall. - Battle for Afghanistan's Gambir Jungle: Into the 'Valley of Death' -- Afghan war: What some local officials are willing to do for peace