Taliban Gather in Now Zad

Taliban forces gather to oppose the British operation in Now Zad

1st Group of Tier-One Taliban, led by Omar Marwat, and aided by his uncle Tolwak (armed with his trusty Lee Enfield!)



2nd Group of Taliban move carefully around a house



3rd Group of Taliban take up position on a rooftop



4th Group of Taliban rush out of a gully



81mm Mortar zeroes in



Heavy Machine Gun takes aim



Sniper shooting from covered position



Spotter calls in mortar fire



1st Group of local Taliban scurry past poppy field



2nd Group of local Taliban charge out of cover



Technical covers Taliban from hillside



Taliban leadership oversee efforts. Zmaray and his lieutenant Lakhar are on the most-wanted list.



Did a bit more work on the buildings and walls last night, so I should be able to finish them off tonight