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adaptability of joint special operations teams, connected to awe-inspiring levels
of firepower, greatly boosted Northern Alliance confidence and, in one particular
case, led to the first horse-mounted charge against armored forces in over 60
years. Although the character of the campaign changed from overthrowing the
Taliban regime to stabilizing the country and chasing the Taliban and al Qaeda
remnants, the success of the US IW campaign is undeniable. It also
underscores the necessity of achieving a close working relationship with
indigenous forces, one based on trust and mutual competence.
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