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Three Facets of Afghanistan - 10/3/2008 7:37:32 PM

TheHeretic

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I've linked to photojournalist Michael Yon's site before, in reference to events in Iraq, but I hadn't visited in a while. He's now in Afghanistan, both imbedding with the armed forces, and wandering off when he sees something interesting. There are three very different pieces on the front page; a view from above of life in the countryside, the faces and sights of the marketplace, and the final installment from a longer piece on British forces.

Lots of pictures, it might take a while to load for anybody on dial-up, but worth a look and read.

http://www.michaelyon-online.com/

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RE: Three Facets of Afghanistan - 10/3/2008 9:56:12 PM

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I very good series of photo essays.

The long photo essay on his time with the British troops was very interesting and unfortunately depressing.

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Living with British troops of 2 Para at FOB Gibraltar and watching them fight, I witnessed one of the great paradoxes of Afghanistan. The troops are fighting hard and killing the enemy. They are professional and extremely competent. Their morale is high. They are doing a great job. And we are losing the war.

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RE: Three Facets of Afghanistan - 10/4/2008 1:57:03 AM

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Thanks for the link. Look forward to seeing more of his photo essays.

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RE: Three Facets of Afghanistan - 10/4/2008 3:38:02 AM

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