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US Now in Afghanistan as Long as Soviets

9 years, 50 days: Same length, different fight, analysts say

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 26, 2010 5:57 AM CST

(Newser) – As of today, the US military has been fighting in Afghanistan for 9 years and 50 days—exactly as long as the Soviets did during their doomed campaign to turn the country into a socialist state. Analysts say that while the Soviet invasion and the... Read full story »

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US Now in Afghanistan as Long as Soviets

9 years, 50 days: Same length, different fight, analysts say

Afghanistan • Taliban • Soviet Union • Afghanistan war • mujahedeen • Afghanistan exit strategy

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