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MARJAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - U.S. Marines are making steady progress in one of the biggest NATO offensives in Afghanistan since the war began in 2001, but areas infested with roadside bombs are bogging them down, a spokesman said on Monday.
The Battle of Marjah was supposed to be the centerpiece of the Obama escalation, showcasing NATO’s firepower against the farming community while emphasizing strategic changes designed to limit civilian casualties.
This has failed on both fronts, with troops encountering heavy resistance and making slow progress in occupying the town, and even more importantly an embarrasingly high profile mishap involving US forces.
According to NATO, the US was attempting to use its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HiMARS) to attack some nearby insurgents. The rockets fired from the HiMARS “missed” their targets, and instead hit a crowded home 300 meters away, killing at least 12 Afghan CIVILIANS.
The Battle of Marjah was supposed to be the centerpiece of the Obama escalation, showcasing NATO’s firepower against the farming community while emphasizing strategic changes designed to limit civilian casualties.
This has failed on both fronts, with troops encountering heavy resistance and making slow progress in occupying the town, and even more importantly an embarrasingly high profile mishap involving US forces.
According to NATO, the US was attempting to use its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HiMARS) to attack some nearby insurgents. The rockets fired from the HiMARS “missed” their targets, and instead hit a crowded home 300 meters away, killing at least 12 Afghan CIVILIANS.
i don't consider that progress.
I personally think our Military is doing an excellent job.
Marines say make steady progress in Afghan assault
If the Marines can't make steady progress against a bunch of bearded illiterates carrying AK-47s in the back of a pickup, they need to get out of the butt-kicking business.
MARJAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - U.S. Marines are making steady progress in one of the biggest NATO offensives in Afghanistan since the war began in 2001, but areas infested with roadside bombs are bogging them down, a spokesman said on Monday.
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If the Marines can't make steady progress against a bunch of bearded illiterates carrying AK-47s in the back of a pickup, they need to get out of the butt-kicking business.
Why would you think they are a bunch of illiterates? What gives you that impression? Their clothes, looks, or the geography they live in?
If the Marines can't make steady progress against a bunch of bearded illiterates carrying AK-47s in the back of a pickup, they need to get out of the butt-kicking business.
Perhaps they should take easy route and just level the entire town?
Perhaps they should take easy route and just level the entire town?
No doubt they'll get around to that. I know they claim they're trying not to, but one thing the US military has always been known for is murdering innocent civilians..
The Battle of Marjah was supposed to be the centerpiece of the Obama escalation, showcasing NATO’s firepower against the farming community while emphasizing strategic changes designed to limit civilian casualties.
This has failed on both fronts, with troops encountering heavy resistance and making slow progress in occupying the town, and even more importantly an embarrasingly high profile mishap involving US forces.
According to NATO, the US was attempting to use its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HiMARS) to attack some nearby insurgents. The rockets fired from the HiMARS “missed” their targets, and instead hit a crowded home 300 meters away, killing at least 12 Afghan CIVILIANS.
i don't consider that progress.
Sillyvilians . . .
If you have never served in a combat unit of the United States Marine Corps or United States Army please refrain from your all knowing but clueless comments.
Have a nice day.
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Marines say make steady progress in Afghan assault
