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27 September 2007
Diggers defeat Taliban attack in heavy fighting
Australian soldiers serving with the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) in Afghanistan have successfully repelled a prolonged attack by a group of up to 50 Taliban extremists. This was the sixth sustained attack on RTF soldiers since July this year and involved thier heaviest fighting yet.
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| 20070926adf8218490_095 Australian and American soldiers work side by side to repel more than 50 Taliban extremists. (Date taken: 26 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070926adf8218490_108 Lieutenant Cliff De Laine gives orders to his soldiers. (Date taken: 26 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070926adf8218490_113 A Reconstruction Task Force soldier secures the area during the four hour fight with the Taliban extremists. (Date taken: 26 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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