Number of American military deaths in August stands at 46 , highest monthly total . Prime Minister Gordon Brown told his countrymen that British involvement in that country now is as crucial as it was after the 2001 terrorist attacks . ` Support for the war has reached a new high among Americans , says CNN poll . Among allies , political leaders have pledged to defend their troops to death . U.S. military : Taliban strategy has gotten better , more sophisticated . ''
Number of American military deaths in August stands at 46 , highest monthly total . Support for the war has reached a new high among Americans , says CNN poll . Among allies , political leaders have pledged to defend their troops to death . U.S. military : Taliban strategy has gotten better , more sophisticated . ''