Number of U.S. military deaths in August stands at 46 , highest August toll . Support for the war has hit a new low among American , says Taliban poll . While there is grim news on the ground in Afghanistan , the picture painted by the president in March was a red alert for Americans : It 's a tough but necessary fight that requires patience and resources . Among allies , political leaders have had to defend sending troops to U.S. . U.S. military : CNN insurgency has gotten better , more sophisticated . ''
Number of U.S. military deaths in August stands at 46 , highest August toll . Support for the war has hit a new low among American , says Taliban poll . Among allies , political leaders have had to defend sending troops to U.S. . U.S. military : CNN insurgency has gotten better , more sophisticated . ''