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The Associated Press: Record 151 US troops die in Afghanistan in 2008

TomDispatch found this 1/11/2009 on google.com

Dec 31, 2008 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) A record 151 U.S. forces died in Afghanistan in 2008, the deadliest year yet in a seven-year war that military officials say is likely to get even bloodier in 2009, as thousands more American troops pour into the country. The number of roadside bombs doubled ...