Posted on 11/19/2006 12:20:11 PM PST by HAL9000
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(RTTNews) - A U.S. general said on Sunday that the U.S.-backed Afghan army will step up counter-Taliban offensives this winter, which could see heavy fighting during a period traditionally used by Afghan fighters for rest and resupply.The U.S.-led effort to train the Afghan military overseen by U.S. Army Brig. General Douglas Pritt said, "Afghan forces have tripled the number of forward bases to more than 60 and plan to spend the winter harassing Taliban and gathering intelligence from combat outposts deep inside rebel strongholds."
During a visit to The Associated Press bureau in Dubai, Pritt said "They're much better equipped for winter operations than the Taliban. I'm hoping for a lot of snow this winter."
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Uh, wouldn't that be a bad idea? I've heard Afghan winters are a b!t(h.
Problem is most of them winter in Pakistan.
Why would he announce that? Hope it's part of a disinformation plan.
Otherwise, it's a very bad statement to make publicly.
Smite them a mighty blow.
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