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ops are gearing up for the biggest part of the new offensive in Afghanistan. The offensive action thus far seems to have been to capture the area around Marjah. It seems that the city of Marjah is the focus of the offensive so this is where the biggest part of the battle will take place.
NATO forces are consolidating for the attack and once again we are letting the civilian population know that they should be prepared to leave the city.
This will be the most difficult part of the offensive begause fighting is tougher for the attacking force in an urban environment. The structures which are indigenous to the big city offer defenders cover and concealment from the invading attackers. Buildings offer excellent protection from enemy fire and there are thousands of good hiding places inside of cities which you may not see on a normal battlefield.
Cities also give the defenders concealed avenues of movement through the streets and alleyways. The defenders can move easily and quickly through the streets without being seen and they can mass forces very easily. The city by nature of its narrow streets gives its defenders excellent kill zones where they can methodically take out the attackers.
The advanced technology that our military ring customers have will do a lot to equalize the advantages of the defenders by providing real time battle intelligence. We wish our troops well.
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