[akorahil]

From the article:
They were patrolling down the streets on foot, in areas that the Americans, including their much vaunted Special Forces, had feared to tread.

Ah,nothing for nothing, but I call B.S. on this. I understand as a journalist, you have to sell your story of sorts, but I certainly don't buy that our special forces were 'fearful' of treading anywhere.

[Boris99]

They were patrolling down the streets on foot, in areas that the Americans, including their much vaunted Special Forces, had feared to tread.
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Ahh but don't you know that 1 Canadian soldier is equal to no less than 30 Green Berets. Don't believe me? Just ask a Canadian they'll tell you.

[norton]

They were patrolling down the streets on foot, in areas that the Americans, including their much vaunted Special Forces, had feared to tread. The old city was open to the Canadians.

Thanks akorahil.
I was going to reply with "kiss my bu##" but your way is more diplomatic. (international affairs and such...)