February 13th, 2010
08:24 AM ET
Taliban tactics, troops' mood
CNN's Fred Pleitgen in Kabul examines the Taliban tactics expected in Operation Moshtarak and we also hear from two Marines right before the attack. "I'm feeling good, I'm feeling kind of anxious," one says.
It appears the Taliban has no interest in cofronting the coalitation forces and have exited the planned battleground perhaps to return at a time the coaliation forces let done their guard.Mearwhile the coalation forces have experienced the preparation for the potiential future confrontation with those forces who have choose to hide and have our forces go seek. They have all the advantages in that type of tactic with this being their backyard. The local population will support them since they can earn a living with the Taliban supporting their narcotic crop industry.