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Inside the brutal Afghan war zone
BBC correspondent Ian Pannell, embedded with British troops on the front line in Afghanistan, reports on the bloody struggle against the Taliban.
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Footage of soldiers on the ground during Operation Panther's Claw.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
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British fatalities
A summary of UK personnel killed since the 2001 invasion.
Battle of Maiwand: Mary Evans Picture Library Past lessons
Will history end up repeating itself in Afghanistan?
Mackay in Afghanistan 'No magic wand'
Why more helicopters may not help UK forces
British soldier in Afghanistan Facts and figures
Statistics around the operation in Afghanistan

BACKGROUND

£1bn 'spy jets' join RAF squadron
UK medics giving front-line help
Who are the Taliban?
Isaf troops
Profile: Hamid Karzai
Quick guide: Afghanistan

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Soldier from 2 Mercian Regiment Difficult road
British forces see death toll pass figure in Iraq
L/Cpl David Dennis with his father Roger Ultimate sacrifice
Family of a soldier killed in action defend the cause
Special report Special report
Who are the Taliban and history of Afghan conflict

LATEST NEWS
Army pushes for more helicopters
Troops need more, says Army head
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Brown defiant on Afghan equipment
Army head calls for more troops
Thousands honour repatriated men
Memorial service for UK soldiers
BACKGROUND TO THE FIGHT IN AFGHANISTAN
The 2001 US-led invasion toppled the Taliban, but Nato-led troops still battle insurgents
Who are the Taliban?
Why is there conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan and what is the link?
Afghanistan: key facts and figures
VIDEO REPORTS
Lord Peter Mandelson Mandelson on Afghan 'shopping list'

Sir Jock Stirrup Army 'busting a gut' for more helicopters

David Cameron Cameron: 'Government must listen to military'

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Tony Philippson Dead soldier's father calls for better equipment

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