The US Marine Battle In The Town Of Sangin

Photo: US Marines say they have killed hundreds of Taliban fighters since arriving in Sangin

Sangin: US Marines Take Fight To The Afghan Taliban -- BBC

The US Marines have pursued aggressive tactics in flashpoint town Sangin since replacing British forces in the southern Afghan town several months ago. The BBC's Paul Wood, embedded with US Marine Battalion 3/5, reports on the continuing fight against the Taliban.

"Come on, come out come and play," said the Marine sniper.

He spoke as he looked through his telescopic sight at a Taliban "spotter" who had just jumped behind a wall some 800ft (262m) away. The man was not armed but was talking into a radio.

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