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High Noon in Marjah

March 1, 2010 By Ryan Mauro 31 Comments

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The battle will be won in Pakistan.

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The Battle for Marjah

February 18, 2010 By Stephen Brown 29 Comments

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The largest U.S.-led offensive to date in Afghanistan targets a Taliban stronghold.

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