The following day, April 3, American troops seized parts of Baghdad's international airport, an enormous strategic and psychological victory, putting the forces within sight of the capital. (Quelle: Der Spiegel ONLINE)
That is the kind of role the U.N. is now performing in Afghanistan following America's military ouster of the Taliban. (Quelle: Der Spiegel ONLINE)
But the theme of gradual escalation marked a sharp break with American military doctrine and strategy following the Vietnam War. (Quelle: Der Spiegel ONLINE)