Grinding Down the U.S. Army

http://www.tomdispatch.com/post/175178/tomgram%3A_william_astore%2C_grinding_down_the_u.s._army/#more
Date Written:  2009-12-15
Publisher:  TomDispatch.com
Year Published:  2009
Resource Type:  Article
Cx Number:  CX11603

Prolonging a stalemated war will only mean more hurt for both Afghans and Americans. The hurt to Afghans will undoubtedly be worse, for their homes are the battlefield, but our own hurt shouldn't be underestimated. More broken bodies and shattered minds. More echoes of the horrifying violence that accompanies war.

Subject Headings

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Soldiers
• U.S. Military