Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20100212:18:59:00
1960s, making helmand one of the bread baskets of afghanistan back then, but now it is under strong taliban control and the u.s. and nato forces will see the canals as huge challenges, but because of this bridge, they will be able to get into the city. >> the bridge is a class 70 bridge which is able to support up to 70 tons. it is really important. without this, they would not be able to cross canals. they'd have to find another way to get across and some of the vehicles are really heavy. this is the one bridge that can support all of the vehicles that the marine corps has, so it is essential...
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