101st Airborne prepare for Afghanistan surge
The deployment of the iconic 101st Airborne division to Afghanistan will bring President Obama's surge to its peak.
The 'Screaming Eagles' have a long history of tough fights in World War Two, Vietnam and Iraq.
The White House says the goal of the mission is to pave the way for a gradual withdrawal beginning in the summer of 2011.
Mark Mardell reports.
24 Aug 2010
- From the section US & Canada