Deadliest Month in Afghanistan War History

It's hard to believe, but it has already been eight traumatic, bloody
years since the United States of America entered Afghanistan in pursuit
of crippling terrorists and the Taliban. Critics from both sides of the
spectrum constantly argue whether or not the invasion has been
successful or not, but one thing both sides agree on is that the number
of casualties is far too high. This past month, between September and
October, will be remembered for being the deadliest in the history of
the war as 53 brave U.S. troops' lives were claimed.

As military officials have recently clamored for an increase of troops
to be sent to Afghanistan, the plea is currently on hold as President
Obama and other top officials weigh the pros and cons of sending more
troops who could in turn be murdered. The area of Afghanistan that has
produced the most war casualties has been the southern half, as U.S.
marines and troops have often been encountered by both locally-based
insurgents and fighters that cross the border from Pakistan.

Military troops are always told to be calm under pressure, keep a clear
head and focus on the mission at hand, however it seems as if this is
becoming increasingly difficult as friends and brothers in arms are
being lost for questionable reasons. Not a second goes by in the minds
of the troop's parents, brothers, sisters, wives, girlfriends or
boyfriends where they don't think about whether or not their loved one
will be returning home to them. For the most part the troop's voices
will be heard from again, but for the unlucky few that don't make it
home, it causes absolute devastation and heartache that can never be
cured.

In addition, we have all heard the horror stories that our brave solders
bring back with them. From trouble sleeping to depression, and many
other issues, many are never the same. This begs the question on so many different levels on whether or not particular wars are just or necessary.