Danger Room in Afghanistan: The Taliban Push Back
MIANPOSHTEH, AFGHANISTAN – Two months ago, the Marines of Echo company pushed into this farming community, set up a series of outposts, and launched a series of patrols and raids to put the Taliban on their heels. On Thursday, the militants struck back, attacking four different Marine units in seven hours and dealing Echo company its first casualty in more than three weeks. One Marine was shot through the chest and arm, but is expected to make a full recovery.
“I wouldn’t call it a ‘counter-offensive,’ quote-unquote,” says Capt. Eric Meador, Echo’s company commander. “But this is their biggest push against us since mid-July.”
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My Comment: These action reports from the front lines are riveting. Kudos (again) to the Danger Room for reporting it.
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