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NATO, Taliban Square Up for Fight Over Helmand Village
The speculative Battle of Marjah is set to begin, with NATO and Taliban forces squaring up for a clash unprecedented both in size and telegraphing since the 2001 invasion. For what is ultimately a battle over the tiny village of Marjah and the surrounding farmland, the impending invasion has been trumpeted by US spokesmen for a solid month, giving the media plenty of time to size up the competitors like a professional prizefight, but also giving the Taliban ample advance notice over the invasion. Daily Telegraph: 4,000 British troops set for biggest battle with Taliban. Global Research: US to Launch Fallujah-style Attack in Afghanistan.