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Jul 03 2009
Marines Launch Helmand Offensive in South Afghanistan
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Operation Khanjar (also known by the English name, Operation Strike of the Sword ) is an American-led military offensive against the Taliban in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. Approximately 4,000 Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade along with 650 Afghan Army soldiers are taking part in the offensive. The operation began when the U.S.and Afghan forces entered the Helmand river valley in the early morning of July 2, 2009. Continued at http://www.historyguy.com/afghan_battle_helmand_2009.htm
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July 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
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