The Challenge of Helmand

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Dialogue
Major Mike Shervington, seated, speaks with villagers about the security of the dam. The Afghanis have complained to Shervington about a nearby Taliban checkpoint, but he does not have enough soldiers to secure the position and keep it without risking too much loss of life.

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