Number of U.S. military deaths in August stands at 46 , highest monthly toll . Support for the war has hit a new low among Americans , says CNN poll . Among allies , political leaders have had to defend sending troops to Afghanistan . Score: 6 Taliban insurgency has gotten better , more sophisticated . ''
Number of U.S. military deaths in August stands at 46 , highest monthly toll . Support for the war has hit a new low among Americans , says CNN poll . Among allies , political leaders have had to defend sending troops to Afghanistan . U.S. military : Taliban insurgency has gotten better , more sophisticated . ''