Winter Warfare in Afghanistan Tests U S Resolve
The Afghan winter poses a harsh test for U S and allied forces as air strikes give way to potential ground fighting. Analysts warn of a "Vietnam with snow" scenario with Kabul and the Hindu Kush shaping logistics, weather, and tactics. Observers compare Soviet and Taliban resilience, noting mud, cold, and high altitude hurdles could slow advances and favor aerial operations.
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Michael Boyce
Fort Drum
N.Y
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Kush
Northern Alliance
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Leonid Gritsyuk
Sacramento
Calif
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Britain
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Alliance
Alexander Popov
Michael Rubin
Washington Institute For
Civilian deaths cited in Afghan bombing mishap prompt debate
A guided bomb in Afghanistan missed Kabul’s target by a mile due to a misentered coordinate. Pentagon reports four killed and eight wounded, with officials unsure of casualty numbers. Bush administration defends precision, while public support for action remains high though civilians are affected.
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New School University
New York
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Taliban
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