Month is deadliest of war for U.S.
August Afghan toll hits 45 as drive continues against resurgent Taliban
Posted: August 29, 2009 at 4:35 a.m.
An American service member died Friday when his vehicle struck a bomb in eastern Afghanistan, making August the deadliest month for U.S. forces in the nearly eight-year war.
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