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Afghanistan: US and British to launch biggest offensive since 2001
Thousands of US and British forces are preparing to launch the biggest offensive in Afghanistan since the [illegal] 2001 invasion. 03 Feb 2010 American commanders gave notice on Wednesday that the assault is imminent. US, British and Afghan forces will flood into a Taliban enclave in southern Helmand province in a massive show of force intended as a decisive start to President Barack Obama's "surge" of 30,000 extra troops. The operation is expected to involve up to 15,000 personnel and could last between six and eight weeks. Reuters: Afghans prepare for NATO assault on Taliban enclave.